» Windows Tips»How to Add/Disable Auto Startup Apps on Windows 10/11
Some software and applications automatically enable startup upon installation. This feature can be beneficial and convenient for frequently used software, as it launches automatically when the computer starts, saving a few clicks and improving efficiency. However, it also has downsides: some unwanted programs enable startup by default, which can slow down boot time. Here's how to manage startup items effectively.
This guide describes 4 easy ways to set programs or apps start automatically or disable it when Windows boots up for your account in Windows 10/11.
Press Start+i to open Windows Settings, then navigate to "Apps"> "Startup".
Disable or enable startup apps from here.
Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager
Click the start up optition to check all the start up applications here.
Right click them, enable or disable appps from start up.
Open the software you want to enable or disable startup.
Navigate to it's settings and enable or disable the startup option.
Startup is a hidden system folder that located in %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup. Here's an easy way to access it:
1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run box, type shell:startup, and then press Enter.
2. Leave File Explorer open.
1. Open the Start Menu, right-click the program you want to automatically start, select Open file location.
2. Copy (Ctrl+C) the program shortcut to the Startup folder you opened.
Your program will automatically start the next time you start your computer. If you ever want to remove a program from autostart, delete the shortcut from the Startup folder.
The Task Scheduler in Windows allows you to create custom tasks with specific trigger conditions to automatically run programs at startup.
Step 1 Press Win + R, type taskschd.msc, and press Enter to open Task Scheduler.
Step 2 In Task Scheduler, click "Create Basic Task."
Step 3 Enter the task name and description, then click "Next."
Step 4 Choose the task’s trigger condition, such as "When I log on" or "When the computer starts."
Step 5 Select "Start a Program" and browse to the .exe file of the software.
Step 6 You can also find the program from start menu, right click it and select open file loaction.
Step 7 Then right click the link and click copy as path.
Step 8 Paste the path into the dialog and click next.
Step 9 Once configured, click "Finish." Restart the system, and the program will automatically run.
For advanced users, the Registry Editor allows you to configure software startup settings manually.
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Step 1 Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
Step 2 Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.
Step 3 Right-click on the blank space, select "New" -> "String Value," and name it after the software.
Step 4 Double-click the newly created string value and enter the full path to the software’s .exe file in the Value Data field.
Step 5 Close the Registry Editor and restart the system.
