Windows 10: Unable to open settings from taskbar and using some windows shortcuts

Discus and support Unable to open settings from taskbar and using some windows shortcuts in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I don't know the correct reason but previously I added Hindi language and got an windows update after I was unable to open settings I have to open it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Amit singh63636, May 29, 2023.

  1. Unable to open settings from taskbar and using some windows shortcuts


    I don't know the correct reason but previously I added Hindi language and got an windows update after I was unable to open settings I have to open it from win + R and some keyboard shortcuts are also not working like ctrl + v , win+shift+s

    :)
     
    Amit singh63636, May 29, 2023
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  2. How do I add a shortcut to the Taskbar on Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your concern on Microsoft Community.

    As per the issue description you are unable to add a shortcut to the taskbar in Windows 10. You are right that there is no option to pin the shortcut to the taskbar. However, you should be able to drag and drop the shortcut to the taskbar. If you are unable
    to do that try the steps provided below and see if it helps you to fix the issue.

    • Open the network connection page by clicking on the shortcut.
    • Once that page is open, you could see the same in the taskbar.
    • Now, right click on the icon of network connection in the taskbar which is representing your shortcut.
    • Select the option pin to the taskbar.
    • Now the shortcut will be pinned to the taskbar.

    Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.

    Regards,
     
    Ramesh.Kumar, May 29, 2023
    #2
  3. JTArnott Win User
    How do I add a shortcut to the Taskbar on Windows 10

    This answer is troubling. Yes, after opening the calculator, I could right-click the icon in the taskbar and select Pin to Taskbar. BUT, why was I unable to simply drag the shortcut from the desktop? This answer says I "should be able to drag and drop",
    but I wasn't. What's the root cause of THAT failure?
     
    JTArnott, May 29, 2023
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  4. Unable to open settings from taskbar and using some windows shortcuts

    Pinning "Settings" to the Taskbar

    I've tried both suggestions. But thanks to your(?) earlier post, I do have an icon pinned to the taskbar for settings.

    Both were my posts Unable to open settings from taskbar and using some windows shortcuts :) In fact, at first I forgot to post the usual steps to pin Settings to taskbar, and rather complicated (which I thought) by suggesting you create a shortcut. Hence the 2nd post. Anyway, glad the shortcut method helped.
     
    Ramesh Srinivasan, May 29, 2023
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