Shift key to block startup not working

[tylernt@gmail.com]

I have a .cmd script in my Start Menu Startup folder. I usually want
it to run on startup but every once in a while I don't, and I won't
know that I want to block it until after I've powered the machine off.

In XP and prior I could just hold down the left Shift key immediately
after logging in, but in Vista Business the script runs even with the
Shift key held down. I also tried holding down the Ctrl, Alt, and
Windows keys to no avail. I Googled it but found nothing.

What key (or combination) can you hold down to prevent Vista from
executing items in the Startup folder?

 

[Darrell Gorter[MSFT]]

Hello,
That option is no longer available for Windows Vista.
Thanks,
Darrell Gorter[MSFT]

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|> I have a .cmd script in my Start Menu Startup folder. I usually want
|> it to run on startup but every once in a while I don't, and I won't
|> know that I want to block it until after I've powered the machine off.
|>
|> In XP and prior I could just hold down the left Shift key immediately
|> after logging in, but in Vista Business the script runs even with the
|> Shift key held down. I also tried holding down the Ctrl, Alt, and
|> Windows keys to no avail. I Googled it but found nothing.
|>
|> What key (or combination) can you hold down to prevent Vista from
|> executing items in the Startup folder?
|>
|>