A simple 'bootloader' file for apps you want to start along with the sim
A simple 'bootloader' for apps you want to start along with the sim | Works with 2020 and 2024 (in the appropriate installation folder)
Currently its set to run the BushBot app available here | hangaraddons.com: bushbot multiplayer bush companion a9fb8575
There are a couple other example apps scripted but 'disabled' | Little NavMap and a small custom executable "stopwatch.exe"
To 'install' just drop the EXE.xml file in the following folder
2024 (this is where my Aviators install is- yours may be diff) | C:\Users\<YourUserName>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Limitless_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache
2020 | C:\Users\<YourUserName>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache
Its where the SimConnect.xml and UserCfg.opt files are located, you can search for those maybe
to 'uninstall' delete or remove the EXE.xml file
*** If you Dont See the AppData folder *** | Open Windows Settings | Search for "Folder Settings" and hit Enter | Select the View Tab |
Under the 'Hidden files and folders' select "Show hidden files, folders and drives"
AutoStart Apps.zip
v1.0.0
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To 'install' just drop the EXE.xml file in the following folder
2024 (this is where my Aviators install is- yours may be diff) | C:\Users<YourUserName>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Limitless_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache
2020 | C:\Users<YourUserName>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache
Yes. AutoStart Apps can be downloaded free from Hangar Addons. It is released as Freeware.
AutoStart Apps is an addon in the Utilities category for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020.
The quickest way is the Hangar Addons Manager: select Add to Addon Manager on this page and it downloads and installs AutoStart Apps in the right folder. You can also download the file (33 KB), unpack it and copy it into your MSFS 2024 addons folder. The installation guides on Hangar Addons show where that is.
AutoStart Apps was made by EzMods.
The latest version is v1.0.0, last updated on November 2, 2026.

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