[
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "in%20wondow%2011%2C%20where%20is%20the%20startup%20folder%2C%20for%20putting%20shortcuts%20to%20apps%20I%20want%20opening%20at%20windows%20startup%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "In Windows 11, there are two \u201cStartup\u201d folders where you can place shortcuts to have apps run automatically when Windows starts:\n\n| Scope | Run command | Folder path |\n|---|---|---|\n| For the current user only | `shell:startup` | `C:\\Users\\<YourUsername>\\AppData\\Roaming\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Startup` ([itechguides.com](https://www.itechguides.com/location-of-the-startup-folder-in-windows-11-10/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| For all users on the PC | `shell:common startup` | `C:\\ProgramData\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Startup` ([itechguides.com](https://www.itechguides.com/location-of-the-startup-folder-in-windows-11-10/?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n### How to open the Startup folder\n\n#### Method 1: Using the Run dialog\n\n1. Press **Windows key + R**.  \n2. To open the current user\u2019s Startup folder, type `shell:startup` and press Enter.  \n3. To open the all-users Startup folder, type `shell:common startup` and press Enter.  \nThese commands open the folders so you can add/remove shortcuts. ([itechguides.com](https://www.itechguides.com/how-to-open-or-access-the-startup-folder-in-windows-11-and-windows-10/?utm_source=openai))\n\n#### Method 2: Through File Explorer\n\n- For your user: navigate to `C:\\Users\\<YourUsername>\\AppData\\Roaming\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Startup`.  \n- For all users: go to `C:\\ProgramData\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Startup`.  \nNote that these locations are hidden by default, so you may need to enable \u201cHidden items\u201d under **View** > **Show** in File Explorer. ([itechguides.com](https://www.itechguides.com/location-of-the-startup-folder-in-windows-11-10/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### Adding a shortcut to auto-start an app\n\n1. Find the application in your Start menu or use `shell:appsfolder` (via Run > Windows key + R) to view all installed apps. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/experience/startup-boot/configure-startup-applications-in-windows?utm_source=openai))  \n2. Create a shortcut to the app.  \n3. Copy or move the shortcut into the appropriate Startup folder (current user or all users). If using the all-users folder, admin permissions will likely be required. ([itechguides.com](https://www.itechguides.com/location-of-the-startup-folder-in-windows-11-10/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me whether you want the app to start *only for you* or *for all users*, I can walk you through step-by-step."
    }
]