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Best practice to launch Kanata with Windows

Start Kanata with Windows so it works reliably, also for programs running with admin rights.

Why you cannot put Kanata in the Autostart folder To start Kanata automatically with Windows, the Autostart folder is the obvious first choice — but it has a limitation. While placing a shortcut in the Autostart folder works for most applications, it will not work for Kanata when you need to run it …

15 March 2026 · 3 min