Help Center### Guide on How to Add Programs to Windows 11 Startup
Adding programs to the startup in Windows 11 can help you streamline your workflow by ensuring that your most-used applications are ready to go as soon as you log in. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
#### Method 1: Using the Startup Folder
1. **Open the Run Dialog**:
- Press `Windows + R` on your keyboard to open the Run dialog.
2. **Access the Startup Folder**:
- Type `shell:startup` and hit `Enter`. This will open the Startup folder for your user account.
3. **Add Programs**:
- To add a program, you can either:
- **Drag and Drop**: Find the program you want to add (usually in the Start menu or on your desktop), and drag its shortcut into the Startup folder.
- **Create a Shortcut**: Right-click in the Startup folder, select `New`, then `Shortcut`. Browse to the program’s executable file (usually found in `C:\Program Files` or `C:\Program Files (x86)`), select it, and click `Next`. Name the shortcut and click `Finish`.
4. **Verify**:
- Restart your computer to ensure that the program launches at startup.
#### Method 2: Using Task Manager
1. **Open Task Manager**:
- Right-click on the taskbar and select `Task Manager`, or press `Ctrl + Shift + Esc`.
2. **Go to the Startup Tab**:
- Click on the `Startup` tab at the top of the Task Manager window.
3. **Add a Program**:
- Unfortunately, you cannot add programs directly from Task Manager. However, you can disable or enable existing startup programs. To add a new program, you will need to use the Startup folder method mentioned above.
#### Method 3: Using Settings
1. **Open Settings**:
- Click on the Start menu and select `Settings`, or press `Windows + I`.
2. **Navigate to Apps**:
- In the Settings window, click on `Apps` from the left sidebar.
3. **Startup**:
- Click on `Startup` on the right side. Here, you will see a list of applications that can be enabled or disabled at startup.
4. **Enable Programs**:
- Toggle the switch next to the programs you want to