
To prevent this, copy the shortcut (Ctrl + C) and then paste it (Ctrl + V) in the startup folder. If you drag and drop your shortcut icons, they may get moved to the startup folder. If you’re not sure how to do that, just use the Windows + R alternative method mentioned in the steps below instead. The Startup folder is a hidden folder, so you’ll need to have show hidden files enabled to see it. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could automate this process and have these programs launch when your computer starts? Luckily, this is a feature of most operating systems and this tutorial will show you how to add programs to startup in Windows 10.

Every time you boot up your computer, you find yourself running through a process of launching all the applications you need for the day.
