How To - Add Exe File To Startup Windows 11

Press Windows Key + R , type regedit , and hit Enter . Navigate to the Run Key:

Set the to "When I log on" and the Action to "Start a program," then browse for your .exe file. Summary how to add exe file to startup windows 11

This is a quick way to manage apps that are already listed as startup candidates. Ctrl + Shift + Esc Task Manager Startup apps tab (icon looks like a speedometer). Right-click the program and select Microsoft Support Method 4: Task Scheduler (Advanced/Admin privileges) If your program needs to run with administrator privileges or on a specific trigger, use Task Scheduler. Search for Task Scheduler in the Start menu and open it. Create Basic Task and give it a name. Set the Trigger to When the computer starts When I log on Start a program as the action and browse for your If needed, check Run with highest privileges in the task's properties to bypass UAC prompts at startup. Summary of Locations Command (Win + R) Full File Path Current User shell:startup Press Windows Key + R , type regedit , and hit Enter

Move this .bat file directly into the Startup folder ( shell:startup ) using the instructions outlined in Method 1. Managing and Verifying Your Startup Programs Ctrl + Shift + Esc Task Manager Startup

Configure Startup Applications in Windows - Microsoft Support