Note also, though, that the more programs you start on boot, the longer the startup process will appear to take. All you have to do is create a shortcut to whatever you want to start in a special 'Startup' folder-one of Windows' hidden system folders. This technique will work with just about any version of Windows from Vista on up through Windows 7, 8, 10, or even 11.
Some apps already have a built-in setting for this, but if they don't, this method is what you want. You can also make any file or folder open when Windows starts-just in case there's something you find yourself using regularly.
