{"id":5228,"date":"2025-01-23T14:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T14:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/?p=5228"},"modified":"2026-03-28T23:56:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T23:56:45","slug":"auto-launch-windows-11-apps-effortlessly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/auto-launch-windows-11-apps-effortlessly\/","title":{"rendered":"Time saver: Auto launch your favorite Windows 11 apps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Imagine turning on your computer and having all the apps you need for the day already open and ready to go. That\u2019d be useful, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USwc2025-01-27-BlogarticleLinkedInnewsletterimage-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USwc2025-01-27-BlogarticleLinkedInnewsletterimage-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USwc2025-01-27-BlogarticleLinkedInnewsletterimage-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USwc2025-01-27-BlogarticleLinkedInnewsletterimage-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USwc2025-01-27-BlogarticleLinkedInnewsletterimage-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USwc2025-01-27-BlogarticleLinkedInnewsletterimage.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows 11 lets you set your favorite apps to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/configure-startup-applications-in-windows-115a420a-0bff-4a6f-90e0-1934c844e473\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/configure-startup-applications-in-windows-115a420a-0bff-4a6f-90e0-1934c844e473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">launch automatically<\/a> when you log in. Setting it up is easy. And it\u2019ll help you and your team dive into work faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USwc2025-01-27-Techupdatevideoreadytouse.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For some apps, you can set up auto launch directly within the Windows Settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head to Settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then select Startup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, you\u2019ll 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/be-more-productive-with-these-microsoft-edge-features\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/be-more-productive-with-these-microsoft-edge-features\/\">Microsoft Edge<\/a>, for example), and they\u2019ll be ready for you next time you log in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if an app doesn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hit \u201cWindows Key + R\u201d to open the Run tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type \u2018shell:startup\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click OK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you\u2019ll be able to add a shortcut to your chosen app using its executable file (usually shown as an .exe file in Program Files).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the thought of doing this makes you feel nauseous, get us to do it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s tempting to set all your favorite apps to launch automatically, opening too many at once can significantly slow down your computer&#8217;s startup time and impact overall system performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;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 <a href=\"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/windows-photos-with-reverse-image-search-purchasing-and-marketing-made-easier\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/windows-photos-with-reverse-image-search-purchasing-and-marketing-made-easier\/\">Windows Photos<\/a> app at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By carefully selecting which apps to auto launch, you can streamline your workflow, save valuable time, and ensure a smooth and efficient computing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help getting your tech set up for your business? We can do that, get in touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine starting your PC and your favorite apps open automatically. It&#8217;s a small change that could save you a lot of time. 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