[BlockSite] The WINDOWS Beta verison of the app won't launch on startup, despite having an option to.

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6 months ago In BlockSite
The WINDOWS Beta verison of the app won't launch on startup, despite having an option to.

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Hi there! I want to help you get your BlockSite Windows Beta app launching on startup as expected. Just to clarify, you’ve checked the app’s own setting to launch on startup, but it still doesn’t open automatically after you boot your PC—is that right? Also, did you add it to the Windows startup folder or check the Task Manager’s Startup tab for BlockSite?

Meanwhile, here’s a straightforward set of steps to troubleshoot this on your Windows 10 device using WebKit:

1. Verify Startup Setting Inside BlockSite:
Ensure the app’s own “launch on startup” option is toggled on.

2. Check Windows Startup Programs:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Go to the Startup tab.
- Look for BlockSite in the list and check that its status is “Enabled.” If it’s disabled, right-click it and select “Enable.”

3. Add BlockSite Manually to Startup Folder:
Sometimes the app’s setting alone isn’t enough, so you can manually add it:
- Press Windows Key + R, type shell:startup, and hit Enter. This opens the Startup folder.
- Create a shortcut of the BlockSite app executable file and place it here. The typical location might be inside your user’s AppData or Program Files folder.

4. Check for Conflicting Security/Antivirus Software:
Some security tools may prevent apps from launching at startup. Briefly disable any such software and reboot to test.

5. Run the App as Administrator:
- Find the BlockSite executable, right-click, and choose “Properties.”
- Under the “Compatibility” tab, check “Run this program as an administrator.”
- Click OK and try restarting.

6. Reinstall BlockSite Beta:
As a last simple step, reinstalling can sometimes reset startup-related registrations. Make sure you download the latest Beta version from the official site before reinstalling.

If these steps don’t resolve the problem, there might be deeper Windows startup handling issues or app-specific bugs in the Beta, which we can explore next. Let me know if you’ve already tried any of these, or if you need help locating the app’s executable.

Are you comfortable trying this so far?

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