You can add Portable Apps to Windows Startup by using the Startup folder, Task Scheduler, and freeware. This post describes how to do that.

At startup, Windows looks in various locations for programs to run; however, the Startup folder is the simplest way to add your own (see Win Startup run sequence).

How to Auto-Run a Program at Startup on Windows 7. Windows 7 comes with the ability to automatically run programs every time you boot your computer.

You may have noticed that you have a folder called "Startup" in your Programs menu. Anything you put into this folder, Windows will launch on startup—so setting an app to automatically launch is ...

Placing a shortcut to Microsoft Outlook in the Windows 8 Startup folder automatically launches the program every time you start or restart your computer.

Presto! The next time you reboot, your Startup shortcuts will load automatically. If you want to make changes, just open the Startup folder again and delete any shortcuts.