Starting iTunes Minimized not Working (Windows XP, SP 2)

I am using itunes (latest version 7.4.3.1; although this behaviour has endured over several previous versions)as a server, streaming music to two Roku Soundbridge devices over a wireless network.
Given the Wonderful World of Windows, re-booting one's machine at daily intervals (at least), is to be expected. In order to automate the process somewhat, I have an iTunes shortcut in my "StartUp" folder, with its properties set to "run minimized." That should bring up the machine with iTunes minimized to the system tray, and a clear desktop.
Not so. After every re-boot, iTunes is running open on the desktop, and needs to be minimized manually.
Not a big deal, but I don't like applications that behave in un-expected ways; they can be flaky in ways not immediately obvious also.
Any suggestions?

The script below works for me. Save it as something like "startitunesminimized.vbs" and put it in your Startup folder instead of the iTunes shortcut.
Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.Run "iTunes", 0, "false"

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