Turn On Restartable Apps Feature in Windows 11

This article explains how to turn on or off “Automatically save my restartable apps and restart them when I sign back in” in Windows 11.

Automatically saving restartable apps in Windows is a feature that allows your computer to remember which applications were running when you signed out or shut down your computer. When you log back in, Windows will automatically restart those apps, so you don’t have to reopen them manually.

This feature is especially useful for people who frequently work with several applications open at once and want to resume work easily after logging back in.

Not all apps can do that. Third-party apps must register as restartable apps for Windows 11 to restart automatically when logging back into the computer.

How to turn apps on or off to auto restart on logon to Windows 11

As mentioned above, not all apps can use this feature in Windows 11. If the app is not registered as restartable, it will not relaunch upon user logon.

Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. Everything can be done, from system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows from its System Settings pane.

To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:

Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it.

Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click Account, and select Sign-in options on the right pane of your screen, shown in the image below.

On the Sign-in options pane, under Additional settings, select the “Automatically save my restartable apps and restart them when I sign back in” tile. Then, toggle the switch button to the On position to enable it.

To disable it, toggle the switch back to the Off position.

You can now exit the Settings windows.

That’s it!

Conclusion:

• The “Automatically save my restartable apps and restart them when I sign back in” feature in Windows 11 simplifies the user experience by restoring applications upon login.
• This feature is beneficial for multitaskers who wish to resume their work without the hassle of reopening multiple applications.
• Only apps registered as restartable can take advantage of this feature; ensure your essential applications are compatible.
• Changing this setting is straightforward through the Windows Settings, allowing users to easily toggle the feature on or off as needed.
• Enjoy a seamless workflow in Windows 11 by leveraging the automatic app restart functionality!