Starup Items

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Starup Items

Hello there. What program is there to configure starup items for OSX? I know you can do it in System Prefs under users, but I thought that was only for Applications. Say I want a certain folder to open at starup, and I also want to connect to a server each time I starup. Is that already built into OSX or is there another program that can do it.

iMac g5 1.8ghz, 160gb hd, 2gb ram, combo drive, Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Posted on Jul 19, 2006 7:37 AM

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Answer 1

Jul 19, 2006 9:28 AM in response to T S1

You can use System Preferences > Accounts > Login Items for Applications, folders, or files. You don't have to use third-party software to open folders or files at startup.

PowerMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.6) 1GB RAM, nvidia 6800 ultra, Apple 30" Cinema Display

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Jul 19, 2006 10:07 AM in response to Community User

Does the same hold true for connecting to a server? Say I have an alias to a server on my desktop that brings up the Connection Dialog box where you enter all the username and password and stuff. If I were to put that alias in starup items, would that dialog box come up at startup? Thanks

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Answer 3

Jul 19, 2006 11:41 AM in response to T S1

Yes, that should work.

This is what I did to test it: I mounted a shared volume from a networked machine. I added the mounted volume on my Desktop to Login Items. I rebooted my Mac, and it prompted me for the user/pass for the network share.

PowerMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.6) 1GB RAM, nvidia 6800 ultra, Apple 30" Cinema Display

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