Have a different method or a tricky app that won't cooperate? Let me know in the comments below!
Type the following command and press Enter: shell:startup windows 11 add app to startup
We all have that one app we open the second we log into our PC. For some, it’s Slack or Teams. For others, it’s Spotify, a password manager, or a note-taking tool like Obsidian. Have a different method or a tricky app that won't cooperate
Here you will see a list of apps currently configured to run at boot. Toggle them or Off . If the app you want isn't listed here, you need Method 2 or 3. Method 2: The "Hidden" Startup Folder (Best for adding any app) This is the old-school method that still works perfectly. Windows has a special folder that acts like a "launch list." Anything you place inside this folder will open automatically when you sign in. Step 1: Open the Startup Folder Press Windows Key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. For some, it’s Slack or Teams
Manually opening these apps every single day wastes precious minutes and mental energy. Fortunately, Windows 11 makes it incredibly easy to automate this process.
Which app will you add to startup first? I personally keep a password manager and clipboard history tool always running.
To access the manager: Go to .