Then, selectRunfrom the top of the search results that appear.

Typeshell:startupinto the text box.

Once it’s added, this program will run when Windows 10 starts up again.

Shell:startup in Run dialog box

(TheDelete button iconshould look like a big red X.)

In fact, adding too many programs to this folder may result in slowing down your PC’s startup.

Remember: When it comes to adding programs or apps to this folder, less is more.

Screenshot of Windows 10 startup folder once it’s open and ready to use.

What is the Windows 10 Startup Folder Anyway?

The folder usually only contains programs or apps that you’ve manually added to it.

Screenshot of first few steps of how to add a new program to the Windows 10 startup folder.

Deleting a program from the Windows 10 startup folder