Starting Magnifier Automatically When Windows Starts

Magnifier is a display utility that makes the computer screen more readable by people who have low vision by creating a separate window that displays a magnified portion of the screen. Magnifier provides a minimum level of functionality for people who have slight visual impairments. This tutorial tells you how to start Magnifier automatically when Windows starts.

StepMouse actionsKeyboard actions
1 On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Select Utility Manager.
 To open Utility Manager:
  • Press the Windows logo key+U.
2 In the Name list:
  • Select Magnifier.
 In the Name list:
  • Select Magnifier by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key.
3 Under Options for Magnifier:
  • Select the Start automatically when Windows starts check box.

Note:  To cancel the automatic start, clear the Start automatically when Windows starts check box.

 Under Options for Magnifier:
  • Select the Start automatically when Windows starts check box by pressing ALT+W.

Note:  To cancel the automatic start, clear the Start automatically when Windows starts check box.

4 Select OK. Press ENTER.