Start up programs Windows 10

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Last updated: Sept 13, 2019 by Cecilia David
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How to Make Modern Apps Run on Startup in Windows 10

  1. Open the startup folder: press Win+R , type shell:startup , hit Enter .
  2. Open the Modern apps folder: press Win+R , type shell:appsfolder , press Enter .
  3. Drag the apps you need to launch on startup from the first to the second folder and select Create shortcut:


If you want certain applications to run as soon as you boot your computer, adding them to the Start Up sequence ensures they happen automatically.




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