How to Create a RunOnce/Dedicated Application Run-Time Image

5/10/2007

A RunOnce Request resource can be added to a run-time image to make an application run during first boot, after first boot, or after every logon.

To track your progress in the following table, select the check box next to each step.

Step Topic

1. Familiarize yourself with the RunOnce Request resource.

RunOnce Request Types and Scenarios

2. Create a custom component for your application.

Creating a Component in Windows XP Embedded Studio

3. Create a configuration.

Creating a Configuration in Windows XP Embedded Studio

4. Add the RunOnce Request to the component or to the configuration.

Adding a RunOnce Request to a Run-Time Image

5. Add the component to the configuration.

Adding a Component to a Configuration in Windows XP Embedded Studio

6. Build and deploy your run-time image.

Building a Run-Time Image in Windows XP Embedded Studio

See Also

Concepts

How-to Topics (Update Rollup 1.0 for Windows XP Embedded)

Other Resources

Running an Application Automatically