Pinning 'Computer' to Windows Explorer Jump List

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  1. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 64-bit
       #1

    Pinning 'Computer' to Windows Explorer Jump List


    Hi, so I am familiar with the intrecacies of the Windows Explorer Jump List, I think.

    I know that you need to pin folders from 'Recent'.

    Problem is, nothing shows up in 'Recent' for me unless I have actually manipulated a file within that folder.

    And so, trying to pin 'Computer' on the Jump List seems impossible, as it never shows in 'Recent' because (as far as I can tell) there are no files within 'Computer'.

    On my last install, somehow I got it working, but I just formatted and can't get it back.

    What could it possibly be?
    Thank you much.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello fakestreet, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    It's not the jump list, but you could use the tutorial below to pin "Computer" to the taskbar if you like.

    Computer - Pin to Taskbar

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    So do you know what I mean, though? Is there any other way to manipulate the 'Recent' items? Is there a folder or a registry entry or something that tracks these? Why does it populate in such an esoteric way? Strange.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #4

    Right-click the Start button, and then click Properties and look under Privacy at the two check boxes, which you can alter to your liking.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    seavixen32 said:
    Right-click the Start button, and then click Properties and look under Privacy at the two check boxes, which you can alter to your liking.
    right. the problem is that 'Computer' never (as far as I can tell) will show up in as 'Recent', and thus cannot be "pinned" to the Jump List. the reason for this I am not positive.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    123fakestreet said:
    So do you know what I mean, though? Is there any other way to manipulate the 'Recent' items? Is there a folder or a registry entry or something that tracks these? Why does it populate in such an esoteric way? Strange.
    You might see if you may be able to add Computer to the jump list using this.

    Jumplist Launcher - Create Custom Jump Lists
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 1,127
    Win7U 64 RTM
       #7

    Welcome, fakestreet :).

    My attempt to place Computer in the jumplist was successful (and simple):

    1. Open an instance of Windows Explorer
    2. In the left pane, scroll so that Computer is visible.
    3. With the left mouse button (or right, for that matter) drag Computer to the Explorer icon on the Taskbar
    4. Release mouse button. It should now show up in the jumplist.

    If the explorer icon is not on the Taskbar: Start\All Programs\Accessories - Right click on Windows Explorer and choose 'Pin to Taskbar' (not 'Pin to Start Menu', which is an additional option), then follow the procedure above.

    If the Taskbar is set to Auto-Hide, when you drag my computer to the Taskbar, bring it to where the Start orb is first. This will cause raise the Taskbar so that you can drop Computer onto the Explorer icon.

    Also, you are not restricted to pinning items from the Recent list. You can pin them from many places, including the start menu, Windows Explorer, etc. It just has to be a 'pinnable' item, such as an exe file. There is, however, a method to pin any file on the taskbar.

    Here is a link to a Jumplist tutorial on these forums published by Brink (thanks, Shawn!). Be sure to check out the links list in that tutorial. It has many other links to relevant tutorials:

    Jump Lists

    Here also is a link to a tut on how to enable the quicklaunch bar (also published by Brink), which you may find helpful (it's where I keep my Computer icon):

    Quick Launch - Enable or Disable
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #8

    Hello James,

    Ah, I just didn't even think about that. Good idea.

      My Computer


  9. Posts : 1,127
    Win7U 64 RTM
       #9

    Hi Shawn. Thanks . I'm an efficiency nut.
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    thanks for the help.

    still doesn't work for me, though.

    when I hold the 'Computer' icon hovered over the Task Bar, an Info Box appears that says "Pin to Windows Explorer," but when I open the Jump List, it's not there (either in the 'Pinned' or 'Recent' items.
      My Computer


 
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