In Windows 11, you can add programs to your startup sequence through the built-in Settings menu for common apps or use the manual "Startup folder" method for programs that don't appear in the standard list Method 1: Using Windows Settings (Easiest)
Step 2: Click Create Basic Task (right-hand panel).
Configure Startup Applications in Windows - Microsoft Support
From Registry:
Delete the String Value you created under the Run key.
View the List: You will see a list of all applications that are already configured to run at startup, along with their "Startup Impact" (Low, Medium, High, or Not measured).
- Name: "Launch [Program Name] at Logon"
- Trigger: Select "When I log on"
- Action: Select "Start a program" > Browse to your
.exe - Finish
Steps for Current User:
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Troubleshooting: Program Not Starting?
Even with the correct method, occasional failures occur. Here’s how to debug in the updated Windows 11: