Add Outlook To Startup Best

If Outlook is already installed as a standard desktop app, it may already be listed in your startup settings. Press to open the Task Manager.

: Open your Start Menu and search for "Outlook." Create the Shortcut : add outlook to startup best

Before diving into the "how," let's look at the "why." Adding Outlook to your startup sequence is the best way to: If Outlook is already installed as a standard

: Unlike some "Task Manager" toggles that can be finicky with Office apps, the Startup folder is a direct instruction to Windows to launch the program. Customization Customization While Method 1 works, it adds to

While Method 1 works, it adds to the "boot load," meaning your computer is trying to launch Outlook at the exact same time it is trying to launch your antivirus, drivers, and background services. This can cause your computer to feel sluggish immediately after login.

Method 2 — Using Task Scheduler (allows delayed start)

If dragging doesn't work, right-click Outlook in the Start Menu, select "Open file location," copy the Outlook shortcut, and paste it into the Startup folder. The "Minimised" Pro-Tip