Why won't this shortcut pin to the taskbar?


  1. Posts : 42
    Win 7 Pro 64bit
       #1

    Why won't this shortcut pin to the taskbar?


    We have a standard desktop that launches a little app, but it won't pin to the task bar when I drag it there. Haven't had that problem with other desktop shortcuts that I also wanted on the task bar because of frequent use. Here's the text string from the desktop shortcut's properties: (edited for company privacy)

    "C:\Users\username\Documents\launchpad\Compname Launchpad\Compname.hta"
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  2. Posts : 5,642
    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
       #2

    It doesn't pin because it is just an HTA file and not an actual application executable (EXE).
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  3. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #3

    Hello Okieuser,

    If you like, you could enable Quick Launch on the taskbar, and add the shortcut to it.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  4. Posts : 42
    Win 7 Pro 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Brink said:
    If you like, you could enable Quick Launch on the taskbar, and add the shortcut to it.
    Aha! I knew there had to be a workaround. Thanks!
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  5. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #5

    You're most welcome. :)
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