How Do I Schedule a Task on Startup in Windows 11?

You can schedule a task to run on startup in Windows 11 using the Task Scheduler. Here's how:

1. Open Task Scheduler: Press Windows key + R, type taskschd.msc, and press Enter.
2. Create a New Task: In the Task Scheduler Library, right-click and select Create Basic Task.
3. Name the Task: Provide a descriptive name for your task and click Next.
4. Set Trigger: Choose At startup as the trigger and click Next.
5. Select Action: Select Start a program and click Next.
6. Specify Program: Enter the full path to the program you want to run and click Next.
7. Finish: Review your settings and click Finish.

Example:

Let's say you want to run a specific program called "MyProgram.exe" located in the "C:\Program Files\MyProgram" folder on startup. You would enter the following in step 6:

• Program/script: C:\Program Files\MyProgram\MyProgram.exe

Additional Tips:

• You can create more complex tasks with advanced settings in the Task Scheduler.
• You can use the Task Scheduler Library to manage all your scheduled tasks.
• You can set the task to run with different privileges.

Note:

• Ensure that you have administrative privileges to create and modify scheduled tasks.
• Be cautious about the programs you schedule to run on startup, as they may impact your system's performance.