Hiding Windows and starting MameWah from first boot.... how?

[LeedsFan]

I've done a search on this and I managed to get MameWah to start on boot by placing a shortcut in the Windows startup folder.    But that's still not good enough I'm afraid....      That option still shows my Windows desktop and plays that Windows tune before starting MameWah.   I've already managed to change my boot screen to a Mame logo and swapped the blue loading screen for a blackk one.... so I'm nearly there.

Someone did mention a "shell startup".  I'm a bit of a nOOb (but learning fast) so I'm afraid I would need this spelling out to me in plain English.  And can I get rid of that Windows tune?

Once in MameWah I still want to be able to exit to Windows desktop if necessary for tweaking. I just want Windows hidden from first bootup completely.

[lucindrea]

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?board=3%3baction=display%3bthreadid=22414

[Silver]

Well that link doesn't work for me, but basically there is loads of information on this exact topic on the forum - use the search function and you will find info on hiding windows, changing the boot up screen to anything of your choice, and running a frontend instead of the windows desktop.