How To Add Exe File To Startup Windows 11

Press Win + R , type shell:startup , and press Enter.

Pro Tip: Look at the "Startup impact" column. If an app has "High impact," it might slow down your boot time. Only enable essential apps here. how to add exe file to startup windows 11

To begin, the user must locate this folder. While there are two Startup folders (one for the current user and one for all users), the per-user folder is the safest and most common. The quickest way to access it is by pressing Windows + R to open the Run dialog box, typing shell:startup , and pressing Enter. This action opens File Explorer directly to C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup . Press Win + R , type shell:startup , and press Enter