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To access the Startup folder in Windows 10

Method 1: Using the Run Command (Fastest)

  1. Press the Windows Key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.

  2. Type one of the following commands and press Enter:

    • For your personal user account only:shell:startup

    • For all users on the PC (requires administrator privileges):shell:common startup

Method 2: Navigating via File Explorer

If you prefer to browse to the folders manually:

  • For your user account:

    1. Open File Explorer and paste this path into the address bar:%appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

    2. Press Enter.

  • For all users:

    1. Open File Explorer and paste this path into the address bar:%programdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

    2. Press Enter.

Alternative: Managing Startup Apps via Task Manager

If you just want to enable or disable apps that currently start up with Windows without messing with folder shortcuts:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.

  2. Click on the Startup tab (the gauge/speedometer icon).

  3. Right-click any app in the list to Enable or Disable it.