This method works for most mainstream applications installed via the Microsoft Store or standard installers. Start menu and select In the left sidebar, click on , then select at the bottom of the list.
The Settings interface now allows you to items that have already registered themselves. For new additions, use the Startup Folder method below.
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In a separate window, find the program you want to add (you can right-click the app in the Start menu and select ).
You will see a list of applications already configured. To add a new program, you will notice that the Settings app no longer lets you browse for any .exe. Instead, you must first place a shortcut in a specific folder (see Method 2).
How to Add Programs to Startup in Windows 11 (Updated May 2026)