The startup folder in Windows 10 is a good way to auto start the programs with Windows 10


  • The best way to open the Startup folder in Windows 10 is with the address shell:startup, you can enter this path in address bar of MS Explorer. 

  • Or use the Run-Dialog Box [Windows-logo] + [R] in Windows-10 and enter the command shell:startup 

  • The second startup folder in Windows 10 shell:common startup is responsible for all users, when here, an entry is created, or deleted, this is valid for all users on the Windows-10 PC

  • Here is the alternative addresses, this can you use to create a new Windows 10 desktop shortcut.  


  • Autostart for currently logged-on user:
  • shell:startup = %appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

 

  • And startup folder all users:
  • shell:common startup = %programdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup 


TIP:
shell:start menu                = start menu in Windows-10
shell:common start menu
 =All user start menu in Windows-10