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How to Fix Windows 10 Apps Not Opening | Troubleshooting Apps
It’s nice to log into your computer and have your favorite programs automatically open, ready and waiting for you. That’s the job of the Windows startup folder.
What to do when programs stop opening automatically? How to fix Windows 10 Startup folder not working?
The Windows Startup folder is a directory that stores shortcuts to programs that you want to open automatically. Windows checks this folder every time it starts and runs any programs that contain shortcuts. There is a Startup folder for each user on the computer and a system Startup folder that applies to all users.