Imagine turning on your computer and having all the apps you need for the day already open and ready to go. That’d be useful, right?

Windows 11 lets you set your favorite apps to launch automatically when you log in. Setting it up is easy. And it’ll help you and your team dive into work faster.

For some apps, you can set up auto launch directly within the Windows Settings.

• Head to Settings
• Click Apps
• Then select Startup

Here, you’ll see a list of apps that support auto launch. Flip the toggle for the apps you want to open when you start your computer (such as Microsoft Edge, for example), and they’ll be ready for you next time you log in.

However, if an app doesn’t appear in the Startup area of Settings, you can still set it to auto-launch. Windows 11 has a dedicated Startup folder where you can add shortcuts to any app you want to launch automatically.

Here’s how you do it:

• Hit “Windows Key + R” to open the Run tool
• Type ‘shell:startup’
• Click OK

Now you’ll be able to add a shortcut to your chosen app using its executable file (usually shown as an .exe file in Program Files).

If the thought of doing this makes you feel nauseous, get us to do it for you.

While it’s tempting to set all your favorite apps to launch automatically, opening too many at once can significantly slow down your computer’s startup time and impact overall system performance.

It’s best to be selective and only auto launch the apps you absolutely need for immediate work or frequent use. Are you an avid photography fan? Keep this Windows Photos app at hand.

Furthermore, consider the resources each app consumes. If you have resource-intensive applications, auto-launching them might hinder other tasks or even cause system instability.

By carefully selecting which apps to auto launch, you can streamline your workflow, save valuable time, and ensure a smooth and efficient computing experience.

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