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Many developers are offering portable versions of major apps. If you have a specific portable app in mind, such as a browser, check the app’s website.

You might want a messaging/chat app, accessibility apps, a game, or something else. For instance, as a writer, I like having my favorite browser, my schedule, and a new LibreOffice doc open when I start my PC. The portable apps you choose to add to startup will vary based on your needs. Restart your computer to ensure that your app starts.You can also right-click the file, select “Properties,” and see if it has an “.exe” extension in the General tab. If you’re not sure which file is the executable, change the “View” option of the folder to “Details.” Look for “Application” under the Type column. Right-click the executable file and select “More Options,” then choose “Send to -> Desktop (create shortcut).” If you’re using Windows 10, you’ll just see the “Send to” option.For this example, I’m using KeePass, which is a portable password manager. Navigate to your portable app’s executable file, but don’t open it.(Required apps and system processes aren’t listed here.) To add your portable app to this list, do the following. Windows keeps a list of all your startup app shortcuts in a folder. I used to put my own software kits in personal folders with portable version, rather than system folder.This is the simplest and most direct option. use the old windows XP or 7 default program setting panel (They are not available anymore in build 1803)Īfter days researching, I found these 2 pages discuss similar issues: * * The former one mentioned that “ you cannot set portable programs as the default application in Windows 10 using the menu”. setting in default App setting -> choose default apps for file type 4. changed the default program on file right click -> properties -> open with 3. changed the opened program on right click - context menu with “always use the App to open…” 2. Those conventional methods which worked in windows 7 before don’t work anymore, include: 1. Recently when setting a new windows 10, I found that every methods setting desired portable software as default program for specific file tye don’t work. Set portable software as default program in Windows 10