How Do I Find the Startup Folder in Windows 8?
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Open the Microsoft folder and browse to AppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms. Here you’ll find the Startup folder. If you want it to be available from metro, right-click the folder and select Pin to Start. You now have the Startup folder available from the Metro Start screen.

How do I open the Startup folder in Windows 8?

How to access the Startup folder in Windows 8

  1. Open File Explorer. …
  2. %AppData%MicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms. …
  3. Now you will see the Startup folder shortcut appear on the Start screen (press the Windows button). …
  4. Pin the Startup folder to the File Explorer. …
  5. When you see Pin to File Explorer, release the mouse button.

How do I get to the Windows Startup folder?

To open the “Startup” folder the easy way, just hit Windows+R to open the “Run” box, type “shell:startup,” and then press Enter. This will open a File Explorer window right to the “Startup” folder.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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