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how can a program (api ...) detect if operation system (xp) to initialize completely ?

the problem:
The delay allows the operation system to initialize completely; this prevents the problems—such as Remote Procedure Call (RPC) errors—that can occur if a setup initializes before the operating system has initialized completely. (for example, by using the RunOnce key)

maybe delay(any_time) ... but better with detection (different delay for slow or fast computer) .

Search "explorer.exe" process ?

Droopy wrote:Search "explorer.exe" process ?

Nope, that would be too early... After the explorer process exists, the OS is still loading other modules, especially those whose icons show up on the bottom right of the task bar.
On clean server installs, where such modules might not be loaded, your method might have merit, I don't know. Have to check that...

you can delay until the rpc call doesn't returns an error ?

http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/Art ... .html?Ad=1

If you know the last service launched, you monitor it's status, when Stated the Operating System is Initialised ? ( Monitoring Services Status is easy with PBOSL )

Another solution is Monitoring CPU Activity ?