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The start folder in Windows has historically been used to place shortcuts to programs that should launch automatically when Windows starts. Users have reported that the traditional start folder may no longer be present in newer versions of Windows, leading to questions about how to configure programs to run at startup. Additionally, the term 'start folder' can refer to the default folder that File Explorer opens to, such as Libraries or Favorites, which can be customized via registry settings. Discussions also cover issues with Task Scheduler when running batch files from the startup folder, where tasks may execute but fail to copy files despite running with highest privileges.
  1. S

    Windows 11 Task Scheduler odd behavior

    I have a command file (.bat) I run to copy some files from my Windows 11 PC to another PC. When I double-click the .bat file on my PC, it runs and successfully copies the files. When I run it using Task Scheduler, it runs the command file but no files are actually copied. I piped the output...
    • samsquared2
    • Thread
    • batch file credentials directory mapped drives network sharing path permissions remote copy run whether user is logged on run with highest privileges script directory source path start folder task scheduler unc path windows 10 windows 11 xcopy
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 What happened to the Start Folder?

    Hi Windows always had a start folder, that you could just place a link to a program in, and when you booted it would start the program when Windows started. I just noticed (obviously I haven't use this function for a long time) that there isn't a start folder anymore. Is there a way to create...
  3. VanKurt

    Windows 7 Explorer's start folder

    Hi guys! Is there any way to adjust the Explorer's start folder? Right now it's the Libraries, but I'd rather have the Favorites. Maybe there's some sort of registry key for this? BTW: I'm starting the Explorer from the SuperBar or by pressing WIN+E.
    • VanKurt
    • Thread
    • customization explorer favorites file management libraries registry start folder superbar win+e windows
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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