Can't get app in protected folder to launch on startup


  1. jfniss
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    Windows 10
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    Can't get app in protected folder to launch on startup


    After I reinstalled WhatsApp Desktop on Windows 10 version 20H2, I couldn't find a way to create a shortcut to put in the Startup folder. The only way I could locate whatsapp.exe was by right-clicking on it in the Task Manager. I was able to make a shortcut to it, but the .exe was in a protected folder and executing it returned "Windows cannot access..."
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  3. dalchina
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    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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    Hi, that sounds very odd. Suggest you try completely reinstalling it by first uninstalling it completely using e.g. Geek or Revo uninstaller (free) - get a copy of one of those and start the uninstallation from within that.

    Then reinstall the program.
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