Windows 10: Why can't I pin this .exe to the taskbar?

And why have they removed drag to taskbar to pin an app in Windows 11?

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No option to pin .exe file in taskbar

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are unable to pin an executable file in the taskbar.

To assist you better, do let us know which executable file you are referring to.

Note that the "pin to Taskbar" option is not available for some .exe files. That is program specific. You will get the option to pin to Start menu for all .exe files but not the "pin to Taskbar" option.

As you mentioned the executable file is in the memory expansion slot, I would suggest you to save that .exe file in your Surface 3 computer and then right click on that .exe file and check if you get the option for pinning it to the taskbar.


Do get back to us with the result. We will be glad to help if you need further assistance.

 

Can't pin certain desktop shortcuts to taskbar

Hello Don,

Apps and programs can be pinned to the taskbar, but not files. Instead, files (ex: .xls) can be pinned inside the jump list of it's pinned default program (ex: Excel).

Jump Lists - Pin or Unpin Items - Windows 7 Help Forums

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

Can't pin certain desktop shortcuts to taskbar

Hi Shawn

Yes I'd found this out earlier, but had hoped I could get the actual file's shortcut on the Taskbar, as is possible in Windows 7.