Two separate issues.

For services.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;193888
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;115486

For applications.
To start applications sequentially create a shell script something like this
and place it in your \Startup directory.

-------------mystartup.cmd-------------
start "" "D:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\outlook.exe"
start "" "D:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\word.exe"
start "" "D:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\excel.exe"
---------------end file------------------

I'll be surprised if NIS isn't already started before the network.

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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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"Richard in Va." wrote:
> Okay... So is there a way to change the order in which applications and
> services startup at boot?
>
> I would prefer to have all Norton Internet Security applications/services
> running before my DSL connection is established during boot.
>
> I know that I can disable my network connections prior to shutting down
> the computer which will require me to re-enable it the next time I boot.
> However, I do have other users who's limited user account will not allow
> for making changes to network connections. Including the enabling and
> disabling of.
>
>
> Best regards,
> Richard in Va.
> ++++++++++++++++++++++