In every modern Windows version (including Windows 10 and 11), there are two types of Startup folders:
User Startup Folder: Launches items only for the currently logged-in user.All Users Startup Folder: Launches items for every account on the computer.
The methods for accessing these folders differ, as outlined below.
How to Open the Startup Folder for a Specific User
You can access the user-specific Startup folder using either File Explorer or the Run Command box.
1. Access via File Explorer
Follow these steps to open the Startup folder for your user profile: The full path to the user Startup folder is as follows:
2. Access via Run Command Box
While File Explorer gets the job done, using the Run command box is significantly faster and more efficient.
How to Open the Startup Folder for All Users
To open the Startup folder shared across all user accounts, use either File Explorer or the Run command box as described below.
1. Access via File Explorer
The full path to the All Users Startup folder is:
2. Access via Run Command Box
The Run dialog offers a swift way to open the Startup folder for all users:
How to Add an Item to the Startup Folder
Adding a program to the Startup folder allows it to launch automatically at every system startup. Here’s a concise, step-by-step guide:
