Malware or poorly written apps can drop executables here (requires admin rights once, then runs for everyone). Users with write access to this folder can infect all profiles on the machine.
Forcing a specific driver utility or clipboard manager to be active for all accounts. How to Disable Items in the Startup Folder all users startup folder
Unlike per-user startup ( shell:startup ), users can’t accidentally disable these items from Task Manager without admin rights (depending on the entry’s permissions). Malware or poorly written apps can drop executables
If a program is slowing down your boot time, you can disable it without deleting the shortcut: Right-click the Taskbar and select . Click the Startup apps tab. Find the program, right-click it, and select Disable . and select Disable .