# Windows Run and RunOnce Registry keys Startup programs can also be configured in the registry: - `HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run` - `HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce` - `HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run` - `HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce ` HKCU applies to the current user, while HLKM applies to everyone. Entries under Run will run every time the user logs on, while those under RunOnce will only be executed a single time. Create a `REG_EXPAND_SZ` registry entry under the appropriate key that points to the appropriate payload.