Before you restart your PC to test, confirm:
shell:common startup
Method 2 — All Users Startup folder (runs for every user) how to add exe file to startup windows 11
✅ The program will launch automatically when the user logs in. Before you restart your PC to test, confirm:
In the Startup folder, right-click → Paste shortcut . how to add exe file to startup windows 11
Some EXEs (like hardware overclocking tools) need elevated permissions. In Task Scheduler, check "Run with highest privileges" . In Startup Folder or Registry, you can't easily grant admin rights—use Task Scheduler instead.
shell:startup