For modern versions of Windows, you can often toggle startup apps directly through the UI. Go to > Apps > Startup . Search for Microsoft Outlook in the list. Toggle the switch to On . 3. Task Manager Method
If dragging doesn't work, right-click Outlook in the Start Menu, select , copy the shortcut ( ), and paste it ( ) into the Startup folder. 2. Using Windows Settings (Windows 11)
The "New" Outlook is a Progressive Web App (PWA), which can sometimes make finding its executable file difficult.
If Outlook takes too long to load at boot, switch to "Delayed startup" using a free tool like Startup Delayer or Task Scheduler .
If its status is "Disabled," right-click it and select .