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How To Add Programs to Startup in Windows 8.1

Anonymous
2015-07-01T01:28:39+00:00

In Windows 7, XP,..., when I copied shortcut of program to "Startup" folder --> That program will be started. It's OK!

But in Windows 8.1, thought in Task Manager, program status is Enabled but it still doesn't start automatically. The Startup Impact of that program is "not measured". I think maybe this is problem.

p/s: I'm using Windows 8.1 pro 64bit

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LumZuee

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  1. Kapil Arya 37,681 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2015-07-01T04:40:29+00:00

    Hello,

    Press Windows Key + R, type shell:startup and click OK. Put the program in folder so opened.

    Let us know if it helps. Good luck :)

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-07-20T14:46:51+00:00

    Hi Lum,

    Thank you for the response and keeping the status updated.

    Please post in case you have any issues with Windows. We will be happy to help you.

    Thank you.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-07-01T07:11:40+00:00

    Hello,

    Press Windows Key + R, type shell:startup and click OK. Put the program in folder so opened.

    Let us know if it helps. Good luck :)

    Hi Kapil, I did (copied the program shortcut to this folder) but it cannot start.

    You see, in my picture, the program "Hardware Monitor Pro" is set Enable startup.

    Thanks for reply :)

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-07-09T04:18:35+00:00

    Does the program have capability to run itself as soon as you start Windows? I suggest you to get support of program vendor on this.

    Good luck again :)

    Thank Kapil, i will contact with support of that program.

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  5. Kapil Arya 37,681 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2015-07-01T12:05:46+00:00

    Does the program have capability to run itself as soon as you start Windows? I suggest you to get support of program vendor on this.

    Good luck again :)

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