Question: Where Is Windows 10 Startup Folder?

Question: Where Is Windows 10 Startup Folder?
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These programs start up for all users.

To open this folder, bring up the Run box, type shell:common startup and hit Enter.

Or to open the folder quickly, you can press WinKey, type shell:common startup and hit Enter.

You can add shortcuts of the programs you want to start with you Windows in this folder.

How do I access the Startup folder?

Your personal startup folder should be C:\Users\<user name>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup. The All Users startup folder should be C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup. You can create the folders if they aren’t there. Enable viewing of hidden folders to see them.

How do I add programs to startup in Windows 10?

How to Make Modern Apps Run on Startup in Windows 10

  • Open the startup folder: press Win+R , type shell:startup , hit Enter .
  • Open the Modern apps folder: press Win+R , type shell:appsfolder , press Enter .
  • Drag the apps you need to launch on startup from the first to the second folder and select Create shortcut:
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