Where is the startup (autostart) folder in Windows 8

Question

Well Windows 8 has no Start Menu anymore and the startup folder has disappeared also.

Where can I find that folder? Or is there a new way with Metro?

Its still there, just not readily available...addictivetips.com/windows-tips/…
Oh there it is - quite complicated though. But I'm not able to add new startup applications from the "Task Manager". Just view/deactivate.
Just drag your program shortcut to that folder, then it will start with windows.
Is this really a Windows 8 question? This is no different than in Vista or 7; the folder is in exactly in the same place and used exactly the same: just open the folder and drag a shortcut to it. Nothing special or Windows 8-specific.
yes it is. In Win 7 and before I always opened the startup folder from the start menu. This is not possible anymore, therefore a good question.

FiveO · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-30 15:59:49Z

up vote 17 down vote accepted

It can be found here:

C:\Users\YOURUSER\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

or easier to access with this command in the Run Win+R prompt:

shell:startup

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edited Oct 30 '12 at 15:59

answered Oct 19 '12 at 7:18

FiveO
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	`shell:startup` works in Win7, as well! – Leftium Oct 21 '12 at 18:08
	Wouldn’t it be better to use environment variables instead of a hard-coded path? – Synetech Oct 30 '12 at 16:05
	Don't understand what you mean. This has nothing to do with environment variables, this shows just the path to the startup folder. – FiveO Oct 30 '12 at 17:26

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