how to get a file to open directly to desktop not taskbar


  1. Posts : 47
    windows 7
       #1

    how to get a file to open directly to desktop not taskbar


    how do I get a file to open directly to desktop not taskbar?

    I suppose opening all files in the task bar is someone's ideas of organization but I get really annoyed at having to chase all over with my clicker trying to open a file shortcut. It is not pinned to the taskbar.
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  2. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #2

    Files don't open to the Taskbar. An icon is placed there when a file is opened but the file itself should open on the Desktop.

    If you are saying when you open a file/program, it opens minimized to the Taskbar that can be fixed.

    You can force a program to run in minimized, maximized state pr normal.



    1. Right-click the program's shortcut and then click Properties.
    2. This will open the Properties window with the Shortcut tab already selected. Click the drop-down menu next to Run and choose Maximized or Normal.

    3. Click OK.


    You will have to repeat this for each program that opens minimized as I don't know of any way to make this change globally.
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  3. Posts : 47
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    All fixed. Thank you so much.
    Something new to learn from every problem.
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  4. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #4

    Great! Glad that helped.
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