How to pin a program or shortcut in Windows to the taskbar

How to pin a program or shortcut in Windows to the taskbar

To pin a program or shortcut to the taskbar in Windows, follow these steps:

  1. Locate the Program or Shortcut:
    • Find the program (e.g., an .exe file) in File Explorer, a shortcut on your desktop, or an app in the Start menu.
  2. Right-Click the Program or Shortcut:
    • Right-click on the program, shortcut, or app tile in the Start menu.
  3. Select "Pin to Taskbar":
    • From the context menu, click "Pin to taskbar". The item will appear on the taskbar immediately.

Alternative Method (Running Program):

  • If the program is already running, its icon will appear on the taskbar. Right-click the taskbar icon and select "Pin to taskbar".

Notes:

  • To unpin an item, right-click its taskbar icon and select "Unpin from taskbar".
  • You can rearrange pinned icons by clicking and dragging them along the taskbar.
  • If the program is in the Start menu but doesn’t show "Pin to taskbar," open the Start menu, right-click the app, select "More", then choose "Pin to taskbar".

If you encounter issues or need help with a specific program, let me know!

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