Goal: ensure a specific autostart folder runs only one instance of a given app or runs only when no other autostart items conflict — useful for kiosk apps, single-instance services, or avoiding duplicate startups after updates or fast-boot.
, which provides a way to "exclusively" control which apps launch automatically by manually adding or removing shortcuts. Microsoft Community Hub How to Access the "Exclusive" Startup Folders windows 11 autostart folder exclusive
To make a specific file or program start automatically, follow these steps according to Lenovo Support and Dell Support: Shows all startup sources (Registry, Folder, Services) You
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To make the most of the Autostart folder in Windows 11: To make a specific file or program start