Launch software on login with a simple shortcut

2 min read · Updated 22 February 2024

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Commands and paths used in the video

# For all users
shell:Common Startup

# For the current user
shell:startup

# For a specific user
C:\Users\nom_user\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\startup

# For new users
C:\UsersDefaultAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsStart Menu\Programs\startup

# List installed applications
shell:appsfolder

## Delete the graphical delay
# Run the registry editor as administrator :
regedit

# Browse the registry :
# For the current user only
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
# Or for all users
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorer

# Create a new Serialize key
# Move to Serialize
# Create a new 32 bit DWORD value named StartupDelayInMSec and indicate the desired delay (in millisec)

## Delete the delay in Powershell
# For the current user
# Create the serialize key
New-Item hkcu:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name Serialize
# Create the StartupDelayInMSec value
Set-ItemProperty hkcu:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Serialize -Name StartupDelayInMSec -Value 0

# For all users
# Create the serialize key
New-Item hklm:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name Serialize
# Create the StartupDelayInMSec value
Set-ItemProperty hklm:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Serialize -Name StartupDelayInMSec -Value 0