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How to launch program at login
To launch a program automatically at login on Windows, you can add a shortcut to the program's executable file in the "Startup" folder. Here's how you can do it:
Open the Run dialog: Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog.
Open the "Startup" folder: In the Run dialog, type
shell:startup
and press Enter. This will open the "Startup" folder.Create a shortcut: Right-click inside the "Startup" folder and select "New" -> "Shortcut". This will open the "Create Shortcut" wizard.
Specify the program's location: In the "Create Shortcut" wizard, browse to the location of the program's executable file (.exe) that you want to launch at login. Once you've selected the executable file, click "Next".
Specify a name for the shortcut: Enter a name for the shortcut or leave it as the default. Click "Finish" to create the shortcut.
Test the startup: Log out or restart your computer, and the program should automatically launch when you log back in.
By following these steps, you can configure a program to launch automatically at login on Windows. This method works on most versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.