Technique for Automatically Running Applications upon System Startup on Windows 11 and Windows 10
In this article, we'll explore various methods to automate the startup of apps on Windows 11, ensuring your favourite programs are ready to go as soon as you sign in.
Firstly, let's discuss the Startup folder. To disable apps from auto-starting on Windows 11, you can remove their shortcuts from the Startup folder. Each shortcut you include in the Startup folder will cause the system to take a bit longer to load, so it's recommended to keep the list of items small as possible. To add or remove apps from the Startup folder on Windows 11, open Start, search for Run, type , create a new shortcut, browse to the app installation folder, select the app executable file, and click Finish.
Alternatively, apps can be set to launch during startup by creating a scheduled task using the Task Scheduler app. To do this, open Start, search for Task Scheduler, create a new folder in the Task Scheduler Library, and follow the subsequent steps to configure the task. The "Create Basic Task" option in the Task Scheduler allows you to set up a task with a few simple steps. To configure the task to start a program, select the "Start a program" option in the task setup process.
On Windows 11, there are at least four ways to auto-start an app: through the "Startup" settings page, the app's preference page, the Startup folder, or by creating a task in the Task Scheduler. To configure an app to launch at startup on Windows 11 using the "Startup" settings, open Settings, click Apps, then the Startup page, and turn on the toggle switch for the desired app.
Certain apps from the Microsoft Store can launch automatically after a restart on Windows 11. To enable this feature, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options and turn on the "Automatically save my restorable apps and restart them when I sign back in" toggle switch.
It's also possible to configure an app to launch at startup from the app's settings. As an example, to enable Microsoft Teams (consumer) to launch at startup, open the app, click Settings and more, select Settings, click General, and check the "Auto-start Teams" option. The app executable (.exe) file for the program you want to auto-start must be selected in the task setup process.
Classic 32-bit applications are usually installed in the "Program Files (x86)" folder, and 64-bit applications are typically installed in the "Program Files" folder. The exe file for an app usually has the name (or part of the name) and the icon of the program. For example, the "CrystalDiskInfo" executable file is the "DiskInfo64.exe" file.
It's worth noting that having too many apps starting automatically can affect system performance. You should only auto-start those that you need the most.
On Windows 10, you can add files, folders, and websites to the Startup folder to launch them automatically at startup. You can also configure any app to launch automatically at startup by adding its shortcut to the Startup folder.
In summary, Windows 11 offers multiple ways to automate app startup, allowing users to customise their system to their needs while maintaining optimal performance. Whether you prefer using the Startup folder, Task Scheduler, or the app's settings, there's a method to suit every user.
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