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Google Tests Chrome Option to Auto-Open at Windows Startup

The experiment is confined to Chrome Canary on Windows with no commitment to a wider release.

Overview

  • A new toggle in Chrome Canary for Windows can automatically open the browser when the PC finishes booting.
  • The setting appears under On startup as “Open Chrome when my computer starts” and launches a fresh window after login.
  • It appears to be a gradual rollout within Canary, the option is off by default, and Google has not issued an official statement.
  • Automatic launch could increase immediate RAM use and background activity, which may slow startup on older or low-memory machines.
  • The feature could benefit users and office setups that work primarily in web apps, email, or dashboards by reducing steps at login.