Thanks. This one is solved. Now, if only I could figure out why my computer shuts down instead of sleeps...!

Adonis
Thanks for the reply and the very useful instructions. I have copied and saved them for future reference.

I use Chrome and have pinned YouTube to the taskbar in that bowser. But the question remains: why can't I perform this same, straightforward option in Edge? I take your point about the start menu...

I use Chrome and have pinned YouTube to the taskbar in that bowser. But the question remains: why can't I perform this same, straightforward option in Edge?

Another complaint: I hate the missing...

I could do, but that's a workaround. I would like to know I can't pin the YouTube link to my taskbar. I could in Win 8.1. I know there is some tension between MS and Google over YouTube and am...

Yes, that appears to be a playback app. I'm looking for a direct link to YouTube.

I'm not sure what 'automated process' means?

I've just upgraded to Win 10 from 8.1. However, I cannot find the YouTube app to click on or pin to the taskbar. Each time I want YouTube I have to visit the site. On 8.1 I just clicked the taskbar...