Learn how to select the app you want to run automatically at startup and copy its shortcut to the Startup folder. Follow the steps to open the Startup folder, copy and paste the shortcut, and change which apps run automatically at startup.

Windows 11 Windows 10. To open the Start menu—which contains all your apps, settings, and files—you can do any of the following: On the center or left end of the taskbar, select the Start icon. Note: Your taskbar settings determine where the taskbar is located.

Windows 10. If installation doesn't start automatically, browse the disc to find the program setup file, usually called Setup.exe or Install.exe. Open the file to start installation. Insert the disc into your PC, and then follow the instructions on your screen. You might be asked for an admin password. If install doesn't start automatically ...

To troubleshoot the following problems, select any heading to see more info. Next, follow the steps to try to get things working again. Windows 11 Windows 10. Learn more about how to fix problems with the Windows Start menu, and what to do if the Start menu won't open.

Safe mode starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services to help troubleshoot issues. If a problem doesn't reappear when you start your PC in safe mode, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers and services as possible causes. There are three different safe mode options: Enable Safe Mode.

Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly. Windows 11 Windows 10. Uninstall from the Start menu. Select Start > All apps and search for the app in the list shown.

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.

To open File Explorer in Windows 11, select File Explorer on the taskbar or press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard. Here are some things to try if File Explorer won't open. Check for updates. Restart your device. Reset your PC.

Press and hold the CTRL key to open an Office application. Use the /safe option to open an Office application. If you can't start a Microsoft Office application in Office Safe Mode or you have recurring problems opening applications in normal mode, you can try to repair Office. For more information, go to Repair an Office application.

Go to Start , select the Power button, and then select Restart . Select the Start button, then Power > Restart.