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How To Add Programs To Startup Windows 11 Updated Jun 2026

How To Add Programs To Startup Windows 11 Updated Jun 2026

Click the Startup apps icon (it looks like a speed gauge) on the left menu.

The next time you restart, that app will launch automatically. Method 2: Using the Windows Settings App (Modern Method)

| Category | Program | Startup Impact | |----------|---------|----------------| | Cloud sync | OneDrive (built-in), Google Drive | Low | | Password manager | Bitwarden, 1Password (desktop app) | Low | | Communication | Microsoft Teams (new), Slack | Medium | | Clipboard manager | Ditto, CopyQ | Low | | Window manager | PowerToys FancyZones | Low | how to add programs to startup windows 11 updated

Navigate to its , Preferences , or Options menu (usually represented by a gear icon or three dots).

Find the program you want to add in your Start Menu or desktop. Click the Startup apps icon (it looks like

For power users and system administrators, the Registry offers granular control, including adding programs that do not appear elsewhere.

Right-click the program icon and select > Create shortcut (or drag the file while holding the Alt key to instantly create a shortcut). Find the program you want to add in

Select , then click Create shortcut (or hold Alt and drag the file to create a shortcut). Cut ( Ctrl + X ) the new shortcut.

Programs that require admin privileges will when launched from the Startup Folder.

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