How to auto start an app on windows 10 education verison?

Answer 1

To set an application to auto-start on Windows 10 Education (or any version of Windows 10), you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Startup Folder

1. Open the Startup Folder:

   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type shell:startup and press Enter. This will open your Startup folder.

2. Create a Shortcut:

   • Locate the application you want to auto-start. You can do this by searching for it in the Start menu.
   • Once you find the application, right-click on its icon and select Open file location. This will take you to the folder where the program's executable file is located.
   • Right-click on the application’s executable file (the .exe file), and select Create shortcut.
   • Drag and drop or copy and paste the shortcut into the Startup folder you opened in step 1.

3. Test it:

   • Restart your computer to see if the application starts automatically.

Method 2: Using Task Manager

1. Open Task Manager:

   • Right-click the Taskbar and select Task Manager, or press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.

2. Go to the Startup Tab:

   • Click on the Startup tab in Task Manager.

3. Enable the Application:

   • If the application you want to auto-start is listed, right-click it and select Enable. If it's not listed, you'll need to add it via the Startup folder as described above.

Method 3: Using Windows Settings

1. Open Settings:

   • Press Win + I to open the Settings app.

2. Navigate to Apps:

   • Click on Apps, then select the Startup tab on the left side.

3. Toggle the Application:

   • Find the application you want to start automatically and toggle the switch to On.

Important Notes

• Ensure that you have administrative rights if you are modifying system files or settings.
• Some applications may have built-in settings to start on startup which can be adjusted within their settings interface.

By following these methods, you can set apps to start automatically when you log into Windows 10 Education.