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How do i reduce wait time for delayed start services
I have a windows service that talks to a usb device, (i wrote it) all was well until i installed a SSD drive, now the PC boots before the device is ready to talk
I set Automatic(Delayed) and that fixed my problem, but i have to wait 2 minutes for the service to start. Thats far too long when the machine boots so quick. I need something more like 5-10 seconds.
I tried AutoStartDelay registry value in KLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\AutoStartDelay, but no matter what value i use, my service doesn't start for 120 seconds. setting a value of 180 has no effect, setting a value of 10 has no effect. 120 is what it always gives me. i've tried a DWORD and a String value.
im considering changing the startup to manual and adding a batch file to the Start folder to start the service from there.
Any advice about the delayed start times would be appreciated
cheers
Jaybob