Add Application To Startup Windows 11 May 2026

Open the Start Menu and drag the app’s icon directly from the Start Menu list into the Startup folder. You’ll see a "Link" tooltip appear—just drop it there.

Press Windows + S , type "Task Scheduler," and click to open it. add application to startup windows 11

shell:startup A File Explorer window will pop open. This is the special "Startup" folder for your user account. Any shortcut placed here will run when you log into Windows. Open the Start Menu and drag the app’s