How to Add Explorer.exe in Startup in Windows 10
In Windows 10, the Windows Explorer (also known as explorer.exe) is a crucial component that provides the graphical user interface for managing files and folders on your computer. Sometimes, you may want to ensure that Windows Explorer is always running in the background, especially if you frequently use it. Adding explorer.exe to the startup list in Windows 10 can help achieve this. In this article, we will guide you through the process of adding explorer.exe to the startup in Windows 10.
Step 1: Open Task Manager
The first step is to open Task Manager. You can do this by pressing the “Ctrl + Shift + Esc” keys simultaneously, or by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting “Task Manager” from the context menu.
Step 2: Navigate to the Startup tab
Once Task Manager is open, click on the “Startup” tab. This tab displays a list of all the programs that are set to run automatically when you start your computer.
Step 3: Find and select Windows Explorer
In the list of startup programs, scroll down and find “Windows Explorer.” If it is not listed, you may need to enable the “Show hidden items” option at the bottom of the window to see it.
Step 4: Disable Windows Explorer from startup
If Windows Explorer is listed in the startup programs, click on it and then click on the “Disable” button. This will prevent Windows Explorer from running automatically when you start your computer.
Step 5: Enable Windows Explorer for startup
To add Windows Explorer to the startup list, click on the “Enable” button next to the program. This will ensure that Windows Explorer is always running in the background when you start your computer.
Step 6: Restart your computer
After enabling Windows Explorer for startup, restart your computer to apply the changes. Once your computer boots up, you should see Windows Explorer running in the background.
Conclusion
Adding explorer.exe to the startup in Windows 10 is a straightforward process that can help ensure that Windows Explorer is always available when you need it. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily enable or disable Windows Explorer from running automatically at startup.
