Windows 10: Unpin/Pin .ps1 does not work on Windows 10 v1903

I have been using this .ps1 since Win10 v1803 and now it does not work. I setup new/reloaded computers 10 to 15 times a month for our customers and this script helps cut down my setup time, be it may only be 30 seconds but that time adds up over the year. Below is a sample of the script, any help would be greatly appreciated!


function Pin-App { param(
[string]$appname,
[switch]$unpin
)
try{
if ($unpin.IsPresent){
((New-Object -Com Shell.Application).NameSpace('shell:::{4234d49b-0245-4df3-b780-3893943456e1}').Items() | ?{$_.Name -eq $appname}).Verbs() | ?{$_.Name.replace('&','') -match 'From "Start" UnPin|Unpin from Start'} | %{$_.DoIt()}
return "App '$appname' unpinned from Start"
}else{
((New-Object -Com Shell.Application).NameSpace('shell:::{4234d49b-0245-4df3-b780-3893943456e1}').Items() | ?{$_.Name -eq $appname}).Verbs() | ?{$_.Name.replace('&','') -match 'To "Start" Pin|Pin to Start'} | %{$_.DoIt()}
return "App '$appname' pinned to Start"
}
}catch{
Write-Error "Error Pinning/Unpinning App! (App-Name correct?)"
}
}

Pin-App "Mail" -unpin
Pin-App "Microsoft Store" -unpin
Pin-App "Netflix" -unpin
Pin-App "Global VPN Client" -pin
Pin-App "Internet Explorer" -pin
Pin-App "File Explorer" -pin
Pin-App "Outlook" -pin
Pin-App "Excel" -pin
Pin-App "Word" -pin
Pin-App "Powerpoint" -pin


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

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Pin or Unpin Quick Access Locations in Windows 10  


What you originally posted below was from a jump list instead of Quick access that you just now posted above. Did you unpin the folder from within Quick access instead of a jump list? *Confused

Pin or Unpin Quick Access Locations in Windows 10 - Page 2 - Windows 10 General Tips Tutorials

 

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