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For advanced automation, you can place custom scripts directly into the Startup folder.

The Windows 11 Startup folder is one of the operating system's most useful yet hidden automation tools. While modern task managers and settings apps provide basic control over your boot applications, the dedicated Startup folder remains the ultimate destination for absolute control over your desktop environment.

Items placed in this folder launch automatically for every single user account configured on the PC. Modifying this folder requires administrator privileges. windows 11 autostart folder exclusive

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Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to launch Task Manager. Click the Startup apps icon on the left sidebar. Ensure your target application is marked as Enabled . Optimization: The Impact of Startup Apps on Boot Time For advanced automation, you can place custom scripts

While the shell:startup method is an exclusive, direct way to manage applications, Windows 11 provides a visual approach through Settings, which shows applications that are configured to start via the Registry as well. Open (Windows Key + I). Go to Apps > Startup .

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run Items placed in this folder launch automatically for

Click the icon on the left sidebar (it looks like a small speedometer or gauge). Review the list of background programs.

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