How to Add Programs in Windows Startup

Last Updated: July 28, 2015

Windows Start-up programs are programs which start automatically when your computer and Windows starts. Almost all applications you install use the default installation start-up when Windows starts. If you want to manually add more applications in Windows start-up, then follow these steps.

Steps

1
Click "Start" and "open your personal folder".
2
Click on "App Data".

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3
Click "Roaming".
4
Click "Microsoft".
5
Click "Windows".
6
Click "Start Menu".
7
Click "Programs".
8
Click "Startup".
9
Create a shortcut of the file. Paste it in the "Startup" folder.
10
Restart your computer. Now your program starts automatically.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I add a program in Windows 10?

Danoyachtcapt

Top Answerer

One way to add to startup is to right-click the Windows flag in the lower left of the screen. Select "Task Manager" then click on "Startup". You can add your apps here.