On Windows 7, you can press the Windows key along with a number to quickly launch the corresponding application on your taskbar. For example, WinKey+1 launches the first application pinned to your taskbar, while WinKey+2 launches the second one. If the program is already open, pressing this shortcut will switch to it.

How do I open apps on Windows 7?

1Click Start→All Programs. 2Right-click the Startup folder and click Open. 3Right-click Start and choose Open Windows Explorer.

How do I make a program run on startup in Windows 7?

Go to Start >> All Programs and scroll down to the Startup folder. Right-click it and select Open. Now drag and drop shortcuts of the programs you want to launch when Windows starts. Close out of the Startup folder.