'Pin to Start' and 'Unpin from Start' items in Windows 10  

Hello Art, :)

Yes, opened in explorer or any program could cause an issue if it considers it in use.

ArtP said:

Would such a program be Windows Explorer? Best to close all windows when deleting start menu icons?

Art

I really don't think it should matter. I would just unpin a File or Folder first, then delete it in file Explorer.

ArtP said:

In my case, it was not for a deleted file or folder or one that I planned to delete. Anyway, I will adopt the rule not to unpin something that is active, even in windows explorer, and not to delete a program or file before unpinning it from the start menu if it was pinned manually. I assume that programs with installers and uninstallers will take care of this without a problem.

They sure do.

HippsieGypsie said:

@Brink. Shawn, now that build 10586 has been out awhile, would you write a reg file for "Pin to Start" for files on the Context Menu? Pleeeease? :)

Hey Tony @HippsieGypsie,

I haven't had any luck with pinning files to Start in Windows 10 yet, but I'll keep checking.

Entropy said:

Although I have added the Power Options shortcut to the start in a previous installation I can’t add it now that I have reinstalled windows 10.
The option to add it is missing!
Any ideas?
Thanks

You need to do it from the control panel


Go to control panel, select Power Options



right click, select pin to start



Place it where you wish