Windows: Add App to Auto Start

Make an App Start When Microsoft Windows Starts

to make an app (or script) start when Microsoft Windows starts, do:

1. Create a file shortcut to the program or script path.
2. Put it in the startup folder.

Microsoft Windows Startup Folder Location

# open windows startup folder
Invoke-Item "~/AppData/Roaming/Microsoft/Windows/Start Menu/Programs/Startup"

Easy Way to Open the Windows Startup Folder

1. Press ❖ Window+r to open the run dialog.
2. Type shell:startup