"eljainc" <eljainc@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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>> A more convential method to start a program seamlessly would
>> be to start it via the "Run" registry key or as a service (if no
>> interaction with the foreground session is needed).
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> Would that still remove the appearance of the taskbar and start menu?
> I can give it a shot.
>
> Mike
>

No, the Task Bar and the Start Button would remain visible.
I suspect that you may have to replace the command shell
with an executable in order to meet your requirements, not
just with a humble batch file.