Some of us like to run startup/shutdown scripts, like batch files that clear certain directories. Many thought that it cannot be done anymore in Windows XP. Not really... 8*)

1. Goto Start -> Run
2. Type gpedit.msc
3. Click on Windows Settings
4. Click on Scripts (Startup/Shutdown)
5. Double Click on Startup/Shutdown
6. Click on Add
7. Type the startup/shutdown program at Script Name and any parameters needed at Script Parameters
8. Click on OK
9. Close the console and restart the computer

That's it...