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.

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.

Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Startup. Select the icon next to the On / Off toggle for an app. Note: Apps installed through Microsoft Store (.MSIX apps) don’t have these icons. If you select the icon for these apps, File Explorer opens and highlights the executable file.

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.

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. Some options, such as safe mode, start Windows in a limited state where only essential programs are started.

The Advanced Boot Options screen lets you start Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes. You can access the menu by turning on your computer and pressing the F8 key before Windows starts. Some options, such as safe mode, start Windows in a limited state, where only the bare essentials are started.

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.

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. 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.

Starting with Microsoft Edge Build 88, we are releasing a new feature called startup boost to improve the Microsoft Edge browser startup experience. To learn more about it, read the FAQ below. What is startup boost? What benefits do I get from startup boost? What is the resource impact of startup boost? How does startup boost work?

Use command-line switches to customize the startup process for Microsott Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.