How to Pin Drives to the Taskbar on Windows 10 [Tutorial]
87How to Pin Drives to the Taskbar on Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The Start menu is definitely the star attraction of Windows 10 and is one of the core reasons why most Windows users like the newly released Windows 10. Even though the Start menu is highlight and is one of the most visible features of Windows 10, the other areas of the operating system have been enhanced as well.
Take, for instance, the desktop in Windows 10 looks identical to previous versions but it has been dramatically improved for better productivity. The desktop now includes better snap functionality, and we can now pin some useful items to the taskbar without the help of third-party utilities.
When you drag a folder or drive on the taskbar, they get a "Pin to File Explorer" in the jump list option by default.
The Taskbar is one of the most useful features in Windows. It allows fast access to your most-used programs regardless of what is going on within the screen. For multitaskers like me, the Taskbar is essential. Rather than having to Alt-tab in and out of Windows, I can just click an app and begin working right away. If you want to customize your Taskbar to speed up the way you work, here’s how to pin folders and drives to the Taskbar in Windows 10.
Pin folders and drives to the Taskbar in Windows 10
Microsoft have fortunately made it easy to customize your desktop as you see fit. Unfortunately, unlike an executable, there is no option to ‘pin to Taskbar’ option with a file or folder. We need a couple of extra steps to get it working.
While you could add a folder or drive as a toolbar on the taskbar, it just is not the same as directly pinning the folder or drive to the taskbar like apps.
This tutorial will show you how to Pin to taskbar folders and drives like apps for your account in Windows 10.
In Windows, it is easy to pin your apps and programs to the taskbar. However, it is not easy to pin folders and add shortcuts on the taskbar, for the folders you use most often. Most users will never figure out on their own how to do this. Luckily, we have a solution for you, that works in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).