Windows 10: Can't pin files to task bar

A few months ago, after a Windows 10 update, I suddenly lost my ability to pin files to my taskbar. Pinning software icons still works, but I used to have quick access to regularly used files by right-clicking a software icon. I was hoping this issue would fix itself with future updates, but my OS has had several updates since and the problem persists. OS: Windows 10 HomeVersion: 10.0.19041 Build 19041System Model: Surface Pro 6System Type: x64-based PCProcessor: IntelR CoreTM i7-8650U CUP @ 1.90GHz, 2112 Mhz, 4 Cores, 8 Logical ProcessorsBIOS Version: Microsoft Corporation 235.3732.76

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how to successfully pin files to the task bar

I use to be able to drag and drop files onto the task bar and they would reside withing the file list for that program. Since the recent upgrade it appears that I am not able to pin a file to the program on the task bar. Suggestions?

 

Windows 10 lost my pinned OneDrive file links on the task bar

First, my files are not missing, I simply cannot access them the same way I did with Windows 8 and 8.1

Correct behavior from Windows 8.1:

1) Open Windows Explorer

2) Find and open Notepad file "Notes.txt" located in a OneDrive folder

3) Notepad is pinned to the task bar

4) Right-click on Notepad icon in task bar

5) List of recent files appears, including files recently opened on OneDrive

6) Right-click on "Notes.txt", left-click on Pin To This List

7) "Notes.txt" is now quickly accessible from the list of files in the Notepad list on the task bar

Under Windows 10, step 5 is broken. Files located on OneDrive never appear in the list of recent items for a pinned application on the task bar. This behavior is duplicated on the Start Menu Jump List.

Under Windows 8.1, I had many pinned documents connected to applications on my task bar. As soon as Windows 10 booted the first time, these links disappeared. Links to documents on the desktop or in my local Documents folder, remained linked to task bar
applications.

Has anyone else seen this behavior, or is it just my computer?

 

how to successfully pin files to the task bar

Hello Mikky,

Since the problem occurred after an upgrade, it is possible that you are experiencing this issue due to some corrupted Windows system files. For us to efficiently assist you, we would like to ask a few questions:

• Which build and version of Windows 10 is currently installed on your computer?
• Could you describe what happens when you're trying to pin a file to the task bar?

If you upgraded to Windows 10 version 1709 which is the Fall Creators Update, we recommend that you follow the steps provided by
Andre Da Costa on this thread. The troubleshooting
steps provided in the thread would be helpful in resolving problems with pinning an app or files to the task bar.

We're looking forward to your response.