reset startup folder manually
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Steps to reset startup folder manually in Windows (assuming Windows 10/11, as it’s common):
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Open the Run dialog (Win R), type “shell:startup” and press Enter. This opens the current user’s startup folder.
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Alternatively, for all users: “shell:common startup” (but this requires admin rights).
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Delete or move shortcuts that you don’t want to run at startup.
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Additionally, we can mention the Task Manager (Ctrl Shift Esc) –