Certain spftware doesn't auto-start with Windows


  1. rzn6jw
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    Win 10 Pro 64bit v 21H1 build 19043.1166
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    Certain spftware doesn't auto-start with Windows


    Running Win 10 Pro 64bit version 1903, build 18362.175. The software in question is Steam. In the Steam setting for its Settings/Interface, I have 'Run Steam when my computer starts' selected. About every other start/restart I have to manually start Steam. Looking at the Interface options at that point I find that the check mark for the auto start has been removed.

    Does anyone know why/how an option like that could change without me manually changing it? I never had this issue before upgrading to 1903.
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  3. Compumind
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    Windows 10/11 Pro x64, Various Linux Builds, Networking, Storage, Cybersecurity Specialty.
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    Hi.

    Have you tried cleanly uninstalling Steam and then reinstalling?
    Don't forget your Steam credentials.

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  4. bro67
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    You would be better helped over at Steam won't run at Windows startup (Windows 10) :: Help and Tips
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  6. Steve C
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    Windows 11 Pro 64 bit
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    You can use Autoruns to ensure all options needed to start Steam are checked
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  7. rzn6jw
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    Win 10 Pro 64bit v 21H1 build 19043.1166
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    Checked Steam but apparently had the wrong search criteria because I missed the link. Checked that out and also ran Autoruns. Working fine now.

    Thanks everyone.
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