With the file location open, press the Windows logo key + R, type shell:startup, then select OK. This opens the Startup folder. Copy and paste the shortcut to the app from the file location to the Startup folder. See how to change which apps run automatically at startup. Learn how to add an app to run automatically at startup.

Windows 11. You can choose which apps will start when you log in to your Windows device. The apps might show in your taskbar or elsewhere—or the apps might start behind the scenes. You can see how much impact each of the apps would have on your startup experience. No Impact: Startup app is disabled.

Select Start from the taskbar. In the Recommended section, select More and then scroll to the app you want to pin. Or you can search for the app by typing the app name in the search box. Press and hold (or right-click) the app, then select Pin to Start. To unpin an app, select Unpin from Start.

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. Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.

Windows 11 Windows 10. Show a hidden taskbar. Check for updates. Restart your device. Update drivers. Restart Windows Explorer. Sign in with an administrator account. Reset your PC. Learn more about how to fix problems with the Windows Start menu, and what to do if the Start menu won't open.

Tap or click Startup Settings. If you don't see Startup Settings, tap or click Advanced options, and then tap or click Startup Settings. Tap or click Restart, and then wait while your computer restarts. On the Startup Settings screen, choose an option. Sign in to your computer with a user account that has administrator rights.

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. Open the Start Screen, right-click the Office program you want to automatically start, and click Open file location. This might be under the More submenu.

Fresh Start in Windows 10 lets you perform a clean reinstallation and update of Windows while keeping your personal data and most Windows settings intact.

Windows 10. Go to Start , select the Power button, and then select Restart . Select the Start button, then Power > Restart.

Windows 10. You can make Start full screen and see everything in one view. Select Start , then select Settings > Personalization . Select Start , and then turn on Use Start full screen. The next time you open Start, the Start screen will fill the entire desktop.