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

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.

In the Name list:

Select Magnifier.

In the Name list:

Select Magnifier by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key.

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.

Select OK.

Press ENTER.

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