How to access Windows 10 startup folder

Windows 10 features many great options that allow users to get the most out of their PCs. You can customize it all to match your needs and desires, and the best part is that making any change is simple.

One of the cool things is the Startup folder which allows you to choose the programs that will start running as soon as you start Windows. Here, we will show you how to access Windows 10 startup folder and add or remove programs.

Here is how to access the Windows 10 Startup folder

To access the Windows 10 startup folder:

• On your keyboard, press the Windows button and the R button at the same time
• When the Run window shows up, type shell:startup and hit Enter

• This will open a Startup folder

How to add or remove programs from the Startup folder

Once the Startup folder opens, you can add the programs to it. Everything you add will start running as soon as you start Windows 10. So make sure to add only the programs you need immediately.

To add a program:

• Right-click anywhere within a folder and then click New > Shortcut

• Select Browse to find the program you want to add to the Startup folder
• Once you find the program, select it and click OK
• Click Next, and then click Finish

If you want to remove a program from the Startup folder, click on the program and then click the Delete button at the top.

As you can see, accessing the folder is super simple, as well as adding or removing the programs. You can now make the desired changes with just a few clicks.