- In the File Explorer, paste the path. C:\Users{username}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\startup. Note: replace {username} with the username for your computer.
- Right-click in the blank space to open the context menu.
- Click New, to create a new shortcut.
- Click Shortcut.
- In the Create Shortcut dialogue box click Browse to find the file.
- Select the executable file.
- Click OK.
- Click Next.
- Name the shortcut so that you know what it is for.
- Click Finish.