Open Several Specific Folders on Startup ?

[BuckSkin]

I would like to have several specific Explorer folders to open automatically on startup.

I found THIS, and it looks like it would do what I am wanting.

I followed the simple instructions to the letter, several times; and, when I try to paste a shortcut in the Startup folder, I get a notice that "Windows cannot create a shortcut here and do I want to paste it to the Desktop instead"

I have read and reread those instructions and it just refuses to allow me to put my shortcuts in the Startup folder.

Why is this not working for me ?


Also, just out of curiosity, I tried a drag/drop of a folder shortcut from the Desktop into the Startup Folder; I got a message that I needed Administrator permission to continue ---; I wasn't sure just what the outcome would be and chickened out of that maneuver.

For whatever it is worth, my Startup folder is completely empty.

Thanks and all help is appreciated.

 

[siliconbeaver]

For a proper way, I would do this way,
1. create a link/shortcut of the Specific Folder
2. put it into folder of Startup




In my example, OIwatch folder will automatically open when PC startup.

 

[BuckSkin]

Thanks, siliconbeaver.

As for not being able to "paste shortcut"; I tried clicking plain old "Paste", got the Administrator pop-up, clicked "Okay" and my shortcut showed right where I intended.

There are several Text Documents I also like to keep open; so, I created and added shortcuts to them as well; hopefully they will also automatically open.

I haven't yet tested this by restarting, as I all of a sudden got about a dozen things going on; as soon as I get this tested and see the outcome, I will post back with my results.

 

[siliconbeaver]

should be easy.

hit "Start" key, then type "shell:startup" in the box, Enter. the Startup folder will pop-up. now you can add whatever you please.

(FYI
It's absolute path is

C:\Users\Your ID\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup )

 

[ReadRadRegistry]

Try creating a batch file with links to the specific folders and put it in Startup.