How to Add Programs to Windows 10 Startup

"Startup" is a hidden system folder that you can navigate to in File Explorer (provided you’re showing hidden files). Technically, it’s located in

%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup


To open the "Startup folder the easy way, just hit Windows+R to open the “Run” box, type “shell:startup,” and then press Enter.

To make an app, file, or folder start with Windows, all you have to do is create a shortcut to the item inside the “Startup” folder.