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Introduction
As an IT administrator, it is important to be able to set up applications to run automatically when Windows starts. This can be done using the Windows startup folder, which is located in the Start Menu. This folder contains shortcuts to applications or scripts that will run when Windows starts up. This article will explain how to use the Windows startup folder to run applications automatically when Windows starts.
The Windows Startup Folder
The Windows startup folder is a special folder located in the Start Menu. It contains shortcuts to applications or scripts that will run when Windows starts up. This can be used to set up applications to run automatically when Windows starts, such as antivirus software or other services. The startup folder can also be used to run scripts or other programs that need to be run at system start-up.
Adding Applications to the Windows Startup Folder
To add an application to the Windows startup folder, first open the Start Menu. Then, right-click on the Start button and select “Open”. This will open the Start Menu folder.
Next, open the “Programs” folder, then the “Startup” folder. This is where you can add shortcuts to applications or scripts that will run when Windows starts. To add a shortcut to an application, simply drag and drop the application’s shortcut into the startup folder. To add a script, create a batch file (.bat) and then drag and drop it into the startup folder.
Removing Applications from the Windows Startup Folder
To remove an application from the Windows startup folder, open the Start Menu and open the “Programs” folder, then the “Startup” folder. Right-click on the application or script you want to remove and select “Delete”. This will remove the application or script from the startup folder.
Conclusion
The Windows startup folder is a useful tool for IT administrators to set up applications to run automatically when Windows starts. This can be done by adding shortcuts to applications or scripts to the startup folder. Additionally, applications or scripts can be removed from the startup folder by simply deleting them. By using the Windows startup folder, IT administrators can ensure that the applications they need are running automatically when Windows starts.
