Add an app to run automatically at startup in Windows 10
Windows 10. Select the Start button and scroll to find the app you want to run at startup. Right-click the app, select More, and then select Open file location. This opens the location where the shortcut to the app is saved. If there isn't an option for Open file location, it means the app can't run at startup.
Set apps to run automatically when you start your device
Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Startup. Open Startup settings. For any app in the list, select the toggle to set it to On. If you want to change the advanced settings for that app, select the arrow and make changes as desired.
How to troubleshoot Windows Installer errors - Microsoft Support
The installation file is typically named Autorun.exe or Setup.exe, but this may vary. If you're not sure, check the Readme file in the folder for instructions about how to run the installation process. If an executable file (.exe) is available, we do not recommend that you run .msi files directly without specific instructions from the vendor.
Virus alert about the Win32/Conficker worm - Microsoft Support
Set AutoPlay (Autorun) features to disabled. This keeps the Conficker malware from spreading by using the AutoPlay features that are built into Windows. NoteDepending on the version of Windows that you are using, there are different updates that you must have installed to correctly disable the Autorun functionality:
Windows Startup Settings (including safe mode) - Microsoft Support
On the Startup Settings screen, choose the startup setting you want. Sign in to your PC with a user account that has administrator rights. Get to Windows Startup Settings in the Windows Recovery Environment. If you can't start your PC, follow these instructions to get to the Windows Recovery Environment.
Automatically start an Office program when you turn on your computer
Autostart an Office program you use every day by adding a shortcut to the Windows Startup folder. Windows 10 or 8. Open the Windows Run dialog (Windows Key + R). Copy the following path to the Run dialog, and then press Enter . %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, Project Online Desktop Client, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Professional 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016, Excel 2013, Word 2013, Outlook 2013, PowerPoint 2013, Access 2013, OneNote 2013, Project Professional 2013, Project Standard 2013, Publisher 2013, Visio Professional 2013, Visio 2013, PerformancePoint Dashboard Designer, OneNote 2010, Publisher 2010, InfoPath 2010, InfoPath 2013
How to correct "disable Autorun registry key" enforcement in Windows
Summary. AutoRun features were not correctly disabled if you followed the previously published guidance. For more information about this issue, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 967715 How to disable the Autorun functionality in Windows.
Command-Line Switches for the Registry Checker Tool
Windows. Summary. This article describes the command-line switches you can use when you run the MS-DOS version (Scanreg.exe) or the Windows version (Scanregw.exe) of the Registry Checker tool. More Information. Syntax. MS-DOS Version: Scanreg.exe [/backup] [/restore] ["/comment=< text >"] [/fix]
Keep your device running smoothly with recommended troubleshooting
Windows 11. In current Windows 11 builds, we'll automatically fix certain critical problems on your Windows device to keep it running smoothly. We’ll also recommend troubleshooting for other problems that aren’t critical to normal Windows operation but might impact your experience.
Microsoft Security Advisory: Update for Windows Autorun
971029 Update to the AutoPlay functionality in Windows. Microsoft has released a security advisory about this issue for IT professionals. This security advisory contains additional security-related information.