How drag an icon to the quick start area of the Taskbar

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  1. Posts : 1,033
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       #11

    I've tried both of those procedures. Neither one works. I still have the same image on the screenshot I sent to you. I used to drag an icon to that location - but that doesn't work now.
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  2. Posts : 68,662
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       #12

    Your pinned apps on the taskbar may be corrupted. You could see if resetting the taskbar using the method below may help, but you will have to manually pin all your apps back afterwards.

    Reset and Clear Taskbar Pinned Apps in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials
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  3. Posts : 1,033
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       #13

    OK, thanks. I'll have to try this tonight.
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       #14

    Brink, when I follow this procedure, what will I lose on my Taskbar? If anything. I'd want the icons and locations to remain the same as they are now.
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       #15

    You'll lose all pinned apps on the taskbar when you reset it.

    They can be manually pinned back though. Just be to to know what you have pinned before resetting to make it easier to pin them back afterwards.
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  6. Posts : 108
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       #16

    Nisko said:
    I have a program icon on my Desktop and would like to drag it to the Quick Start area of the Taskbar
    Hi,
    you may try one of these two ways:

    1. Open the program by double clicking an icon on your Desktop. Once the program is running move the cursor to the Taskbar where your program's icon is underlined, right click it and choose "Pin this program to taskbar"

    2. Right-click an empty space on your Desktop. Choose New / Shortcut. Locate the program you want to be pinned to the taskbar AND before pressing Next write the word "explorer" (without commas) at the beginning of the line and leave ONE space after it (I can send a screenshot if needed). Now press Next, choose a name for your Desktop icon and press Finish. Now you may drag the newly created shortcut to the Taskbar.
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  7. Posts : 1,033
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       #17

    Thank you - and, yes, please send a screenshot.
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  8. Posts : 1,033
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       #18

    @Brink: I tried your method and it seemed to work. However, I neglected to note the location of the executables - so had to reimage to get those paths. Now, I'll also try that method again since it would be a permanent fix. Thank you.
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  9. Posts : 68,662
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       #19

    Oops. I hope it continues to work for you.
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  10. Posts : 108
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       #20

    Nisko said:
    please send a screenshot.

    I use the Polish version of Windows but it doesn't matter - I'm sure you'll understand it:

    How drag an icon to the quick start area of the Taskbar-taskbar.jpg

    PS
    How about my first method - does it work for you (NOT all the programs offer "Pin this program to taskbar" option)?
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