Windows 10: What can you pin to start menu?

Discus and support What can you pin to start menu? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; So what exactly can be pinned to start menu in Win10? Applications, obviously, Folders, Settings from modern Settings App, Settings from Control... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Ixolite, Aug 3, 2015.

  1. IXOLITE
    Ixolite Win User

    What can you pin to start menu?


    So what exactly can be pinned to start menu in Win10?
    • Applications, obviously,
    • Folders,
    • Settings from modern Settings App,
    • Settings from Control Panel,
    • Websites, through Edge menu,
    • Websites, by creating "application view" in IE11,
    • OneNote notes and notebooks through modern app

    Anything else? I'm thinking files, shortcuts, emails, contacts etc.

    I've seen there were hacks to pin files in Win8.1, didn't try them yet. Is there any way to pin files without hacks? When I drag a file over start icon I get a "pin to start menu" tooltip, but can't actually do that.

    :)
     
    Ixolite, Aug 3, 2015
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  2. ALAN RUSSELL
    Alan Russell Win User

    Can you pin a folder to the taskbar in Windows Vista/7/8.1/10? No....but yes you can.

    There is a far easier method. In File Explorer, right click the required folder and select Send to, then Desktop (create shortcut). Right click the shortcut on the desktop and select Properties. On the Shortcut tab, in the Target box, precede the Folder
    address with the word explorer. Drag the shortcut to the taskbar to pin it there, and delete the desktop shortcut. Done!
     
    Alan Russell, Aug 3, 2015
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  3. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User
    Can you pin a folder to the taskbar in Windows Vista/7/8.1/10? No....but yes you can.

    Hi,

    Thank you for haring the information which is helpful for everyone in Microsoft Community who are facing this issue and can solve it.

    Feel free to write to us for any assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Aug 3, 2015
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