boot - how to load ALL startup items before logging in to windows 8 desktop?

I am the only user of my laptop and the only reason i use a password is to prevent theft.

the quirk that i have with logon passwords is that the startup items will only load after i have keyed in the password.

is it possible to get win8 pro x64 to load all the startup items while it is still at the logon screen, so that it is ready for use immediately after i key in the password?

thanks!