How to add xxxxxx.exe to Startup on Windows 11

[uhpnathotmailx3]

Hello,

I'm moving from Windows 10 Pro x64 to Windows 11 Pro x64 and need help setting up the Microsoft Systems Internals Suite. On my Windows 10 system, xxxxxxx.exe from the Suite starts up automatically. However, I can't find this option in Windows 11.

The Windows 11 help files suggest enabling startup programs through Settings -> Apps -> Startup, but none of the Microsoft programs are listed there. The help file doesn't cover this situation.

So how do I add xxxxxxx.exe to the startup list on Windows 11?

 

[Bighorn]

Have you checked Task Manager, Startup apps and Run new task?

 

[The Shadow 2023]

Over the years, there have been many programs that I wanted to run at Startup, and my Solution was to just put the program in the "Startup" folder in Windows. It's the simplest way I've found to run any program at boot.
On my own PC, I've added a script to force a new Restore point, and my EMail program in my own Startup folder, to they run every time I boot up my PC.

Cheers Mate!
Shadow

 

[Xploit Machine]

Most folders such as C:\Documents and Settings are protected in Windows 11 .. if you need to put manually executing the application, copy the EXE file and paste as SHORTCUT in either folder section below;

C:\ProgramData\Start Menu\Programs

or

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs​

 

[DanTheShield]

Here is a step-by-step guide to add xxxxxxx.exe to the startup list on Windows 11:

Using Task Scheduler​

1. Open Task Scheduler:
   • Press Win + S, type "Task Scheduler," then press Enter.
2. Create a new task:
   • In the Task Scheduler window, click on Action in the menu bar, then select Create Task.
3. General settings:
   • In the General tab, give your task a name (e.g., "Start xxxxxxx.exe").
   • Select "Run whether user is logged on or not."
   • Check "Run with highest privileges."
4. Trigger settings:
   • Go to the Triggers tab and click New.
   • Select "At log on" from the Begin the task dropdown menu in the New Trigger window.
   • Click OK.
5. Action settings:
   • Go to the Actions tab and click New.
   • Select "Start a program" from the Action dropdown menu in the New Action window.
   • Click Browse and navigate to the location of xxxxxxx.exe, then select it.
   • Click OK.
6. Conditions and Settings:
   • You can leave the Conditions and Settings tabs or adjust them according to your needs.
   • Click OK to finish creating the task.
7. Enter your credentials:
   • If prompted, enter your user account credentials to save the task.

Using the Startup Folder​

1. Open the Run dialog:
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Open the Startup folder:
   • Type shell:startup and press Enter. This opens the Startup folder for the current user.
3. Create a shortcut:
   • In the Startup folder, right-click and select New -> Shortcut.
   • Browse to the location of xxxxxxx.exe, select it, and click Next.
   • Name the shortcut (e.g., "Start xxxxxxx.exe") and click Finish.

Using Registry Editor (Advanced)​

1. Open Registry Editor:
   • Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to the Run key:
   • For current user: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
   • For all users: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
3. Add a new String Value:
   • Right-click in the right pane, select New -> String Value.
   • Name the new value (e.g., "Start xxxxxxx.exe").
4. Set the value data:
   • Double-click the new value and enter the full path to xxxxxxx.exe in the Value data field.
   • Click OK.

Verification​

1. Check Startup Programs:
   • Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) and go to the Startup tab to verify if xxxxxxx.exe is listed and enabled.

By following these methods, you should be able to add xxxxxxx.exe to the startup list on Windows 11.