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Problem with Mala when loaded at startup

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Ninten-doh:
Swindus, I just tried it and yes, it works once you click the mouse.  Is there a solution/fix for this other than having to click the mouse?

Silver:
This is quite a common issue (with any program) when you run an app you want to use from the startup folder.

Windows attempts to run/load a whole pile of behind-the-scenes programs, system tray programs etc.. all at the same time when windows starts.

whats happening is that some program is loading after mala has started loading, stealing the focus from the program. I suspect swindus may add some focus-grabbing code in (?). In the meantime you could:

1) start mala as your shell (see the wiki) - if this is a cab/gaming only pc, why load the windows shell?

2) run msconfig.exe (from the run command) and reduce the number of programs at startup - you might get luckly and remove whatever is stealing focus from mala

3) as a workaround, try a program like:

http://www.r2.com.au/software.php?page=2&show=startdelay

which will let you delay any program that runs at startup. This way you could delay mala a bit which should solve the problem.

loadman:

--- Quote ---which will let you delay any program that runs at startup. This way you could delay mala a bit which should solve the problem.
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You could also 'try' adding a start-up delay on Mala (splash delay) if you want .  I have it set for 6 secs to allow for the wire-less network to connect and all the other windows crap

See attached pic

Ninten-doh:
Silver, Loadman - thanks for the replies.  I've read some other threads on this issue, and I saw the Mala delay setting option and tried that already...no luck.   :banghead:

I'll try some of the options that Silver outlined.  Thanks guys.   :cheers:

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