How do I get Compass to start when Windows starts?

July 31, 2016

The easiest way to start Compass on boot is to copy the Compass icon from your desktop into your startup folder.

How to get to your Start Folder

Windows 10

  • Hold down the Windows key, and type R.
  • Type: shell:startup.
  • Click OK.

Windows 8/7

  • Hold down the Windows key, and type R.
  • Type: %AppData%
  • Open the following folder location from within AppData\Roaming folder:

\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

 

Drag the Compass shortcut to the Startup folder.  On restart Compass will load automatically.