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Why can't Windows 8 find the Startup Folder?

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Windows 8 is really nice to use! I was dazzled by how many new features there are. However, I have noticed that the Startup Folder can't be found. Before, I was able to control which programs are to be automatically started, since programs will automatically start if I put them inside this folder. Why can't I find it in Windows 8?





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Easy to get started 123

First, please swipe up from the bottom of the screen when using Modern UI (If you're using a mouse, please right-click the mouse), then click "All apps".





Then click "Run".





Next, please enter shell:startup, and click "OK" after you are done.





The long lost "Startup" folder appears. Now, you may put all the shortcuts of the programs you want automatically started into the folder.





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Article Info
Article ID : 2806079
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 6/4/2014
Exists online : False
Views : 217