Windows 10: Has Microsoft changed anything that could be causing DdeConnect to delay after the startup...

Our developers have noticed that DdeConnect is causing a 30-second delay time:ing out, in our software which has worked for over 10 years without problems. It seems to mostly occur right after starting the computer, where it will time out several times in a row, and later on it gets fast again.

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Can't get GPU-Z to start with Windows 8.1 startup

I'm not sure how to do that. Could you list the steps for a noob?

 

Startup apps artificially delayed on Windows 11?

Hello ,

Good to see you in Microsoft Community.

It seems like you've thoroughly checked for common causes of delayed startup for your applications on Windows 11. Since you've confirmed that there are no resource constraints and that the apps launch immediately when initiated manually, the delay might be due to a system configuration or a specific behavior of Windows 11.

It should be noted that the Windows system currently does not support customizing the priority of Startup apps, and because many system processes start automatically at boot (not displayed in the shell:startup folder), user-defined startup items may experience some delay relative to system processes.

Here are a few additional steps you could try:

1. Check for background processes: Even if Task Manager shows low resource usage, there might be other background processes affecting the startup time. You can use tools like Sysinternals' Autoruns (Autoruns for Windows - Sysinternals | Microsoft Learn) to inspect and manage startup items more comprehensively than what the shell:startup folder offers.
   
2. Review event logs: Windows logs might provide more details about what's happening during startup. Look for any warnings or errors around the time you log in to see if there are any clues as to what might be causing the delay.
   
3. Experiment with startup timing: You could try experimenting with different startup timing options. For example, instead of relying solely on the shell:startup folder, you could try creating scheduled tasks with delayed startup times or using third-party startup management tools to see if that improves the situation.
   
4. You may Perform a clean boot (microsoft.com) to see if it is normal, this is a troubleshooting step. In this mode, we can further confirm whether it is caused by system problem or third-party software or personalized settings. So, please be patient.
   
   Disclaimer: A “clean boot” starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. It helps to determine whether a background program is interfering with your game or program and to isolate the cause of a problem.
   
   These steps of "clean boot" might look complicated at first glance. However, to avoid any trouble for you, please follow them in order and step-by-step so that it will help you get you back on track.
   

If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

How to delay starting programs at Windows startup?

I have the following in a batch file in C:\Users\cat\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup:

To start Steam with a 30 second delay, in place of just Steam.lnk that starts it right away.

This does not work, for Steam, or for other programs, with other time delays.

How do I delay startup applications with a script?

I'd rather not download another application to do this, like this question (which also suggests many broken links and non-FOSS programs) suggests.