Startup Folder


  1. techtitan100
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    Windows 7 Pro 64bit
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    Startup Folder


    So how does the startup folder work if I added programs to that folder such as Internet Explorer and Skype will they automatically open when I first log onto my computer have wondered about that for a few years
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello techtitan,

    As long as the programs do not require to run as administrator (elevated), then yes doing that will have them open and run at startup for you when you log in. :)

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