title: Running an application at startup: registry entry vs. startup folder
body: <p>I want to run an application at startup.  I understand there a few options.  I'm most interested in the options below:</p>
  
  <ol>
  <li>The registry approach: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run</li>
  <li>Copying a shortcut to the startup folder: C:\Users\@username@\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup</li>
  </ol>
  
  <p>Is there any difference between the two options?</p>