Imagine switching on your computer and finding all the apps you need for the day already open and ready to go. Convenient, isn’t it?

Windows 11 makes this possible by allowing you to set your favourite apps to launch automatically as soon as you log in.

Setting this up is simple, and it can help you and your team jump straight into work without delay.

For certain apps, you can enable auto-launch by following these steps:

• Go to Settings
• Click Apps
• Select Startup

Here, you’ll find a list of apps that support auto-launch. Just toggle the switch for the apps you want to open at startup, and they’ll be ready to go the next time you log in.

If an app isn’t listed in the Startup section, don’t panic. There’s another way to set it up for auto-launch.

You’ll need to use Windows 11’s special Startup folder, where you can add shortcuts for any app you’d like to launch automatically.

Here’s how:

• Press Windows Key + R to open the Run tool
• Type shell:startup
• Click OK

From here, add a shortcut to your desired app using its executable file (typically an .exe file located in the Program Files folder).

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One final tip: while it’s tempting to auto-launch all your favourite apps, having too many open at once can slow down your computer. Focus on the essentials to keep things running smoothly.

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