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The activationkind tag covers Windows app startup behavior, specifically how Universal Windows Apps (UWP) and Desktop Bridge apps can be configured to launch at user log-in. Content discusses manifest and code changes needed to handle startup activation, including the activation kind parameter that distinguishes startup launch from other activation types. This tag is relevant for developers working with Windows 10 Insider builds (16226+) and SDKs who need to implement or troubleshoot app auto-start features while respecting user preferences.
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    Configure your app to start at log-in

    For a long time, desktop PC users have been able to configure Win32 apps to start at startup or user log-in. This has also been possible for Desktop Bridge apps since the Windows 10 Anniversary Update (v10.0.14393.0). We’ve now extended this feature to allow regular Universal Windows Apps to...
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    • activationkind api app configuration application class build 16226 desktop bridge insider builds manifest prompt requestenableasync sample code startup startuptask task manager user control uwp version 10.0.14393.0 windows 10 windows apps windows features
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