How to Add or Remove Startup Programs on Windows 10?

Every Operating System provides two Startup folders: one is designated for personal or current account, and the other one is for all the users. The Startup folder contains various programs, apps, drivers, folders, and other necessary data. These items are set to function immediately by the system through Startup Folder.  Both the Startup folders are deeply integrated with the system. Thus, to manage these two folders, Windows 10 offers a variety of ways to manage and customize them with the help of some hotkeys to access the contents of these folders.

The Startup folder also stores necessary files that help the system to run smoother.In case you wish to add or remove various apps or programs in the Startup folder on Windows 10, then the process is very straightforward.

Adding or Removing Various Programs on Startup Folder

Here, you will learn about the Startup Folder location and how to add or delete the programs from this folder accordingly.

Adding Programs on Startup Folder

At the start, launch the Run Dialog box by tapping Window and R keys at one go.

For Current User:

If you are a current user, then you need to type the keyword “shell_Startup,” followed by the Enter key to launch Startup Folder on Windows 10.  On this edition of Windows OS, the Startup folder path for the current user is situated at the following location:

“C://Users//(Your_User_Name)_AppData_Roaming_Microsoft_Windows_Start_Menu_Programs_Startup”

For All Windows Users:

• Enter the keywords: “shell_common_Startup,” followed by the Enter key. This action will launch the Startup Folder for all the users on your PC screen. You may locate the entire Startup Folder path for all users through the undermentioned location:

“C:/pograms_data/Microsoft/Windows/Start_Menu/Programs/Startup”

• Once you have successfully accessed the needed folder on your screen, launch the Start Menu tab.
• Then, go to the apps listings to locate the desired option that you wish to add into the Startup folder.
• Now, hold down the application and then apply drag and drop operation to put the desired program into the Startup folder. Alternatively, if you are aware of the shortcut path of the respective application, then copy the shortcut and paste it into the relevant option.
• Once the program addition process is complete, Windows will automatically load them upon the startup operation on your next login into Windows 10.

Removing Programs in Startup Folder

In order to know how to remove a particular program from the Startup Folder, follow these guidelines mentioned below:

• Firstly, go to the specific Startup folder from where you wish to remove the apps and programs.
• After that, perform a right-click on the desired item and then hit the Delete button.

While using these above processes while adding or removing your desired program to the Startup folder, you might face issues such as “Windows can’t create a shortcut here.” This error prompts on the screen while dropping a shortcut of the particular program.  In this case, you may get this error message on your screen:

“Windows can’t create a shortcut here. Do you want the shortcut to be placed on the desktop instead?”

In order to troubleshoot the issue on your device, follow these guidelines:

• First of all, you have to tap the Yes button if the error mentioned above message appears on the screen via a popup to save the shortcut of the particular app or program on your desktop.
• When it is ultimately saved to your desktop, perform a drag and drop operation in the Startup folder for all users.

Sometimes, such errors also arise due to a lack of administrative controls over apps and program installation and activation. So, it is recommended to enable admin rights while performing any tweaks with your desired program or app.

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