((hot)) - Shell:startup

The term shell:startup is a "Shell Command." It acts as a shortcut that works regardless of which version of Windows you are using (Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11) or where your user profile is stored.

Programs can also be added via Registry ( HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ), Task Scheduler, or services. Check those if needed. shell:startup

A File Explorer window will immediately open to the following path: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup How to Add Programs to Startup The term shell:startup is a "Shell Command

The functionality is straightforward:

To make a program, file, or folder open on boot, you simply need to place a inside this folder. Here is the best way to do it: Locate the application or file you want to launch. or folder open on boot