How To Add Exe File To Startup Windows 11

How to add an .exe to startup in Windows 11

Warning:

For power users who need fine-grained control, the Windows Registry offers a powerful, albeit riskier, method. The Registry contains two primary keys that control startup programs: one for the current user ( HKEY_CURRENT_USER ) and one for all users ( HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE ). Incorrectly editing the Registry can destabilize the system; therefore, backing up the Registry or creating a system restore point before proceeding is essential.

• Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
• Type the following and press Enter:

  shell:startup
  

• Alternatively, you can navigate to: C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

• Press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter. Accept the UAC prompt.