Getting shortcuts to stick into taskbar?

[flycaster]

Why is it that some shortcuts that I have on my desktop (shortcuts that I made) will not, while othr will, stick in the taskbar?

 

[Dom]

Why is it that some shortcuts that I have on my desktop (shortcuts that I made) will not, while othr will, stick in the taskbar?

What have you linked the shortcuts to?
If it is a folder you have linked it to - it won't pin as an extra icon, it will come up in the jumplist (right hand click) of the explorer icon.

EDIT: Also, when you drag a program's executable file to the taskbar, it will make its own shortcut there.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/397-taskbar-pin-unpin-program-links.html

 

[gorgos]

Either its a java application or the shortcut-exe actually just starts another exe.

Or what do you mean?

 

[flycaster]

Renaming icon when in taskbar?

Why is it that some shortcuts that I have on my desktop (shortcuts that I made) will not, while othr will, stick in the taskbar?

What have you linked the shortcuts to?
If it is a folder you have linked it to - it won't pin as an extra icon, it will come up in the jumplist (right hand click) of the explorer icon.

EDIT: Also, when you drag a program's executable file to the taskbar, it will make its own shortcut there.

Like the idea of dragging exe to taskbar. Will give it a try later...

EDIT: I have noticed that one apparently can not rename an icon while it is in the taskbar. However, renaming can be done if the icon is on the desktop. Is there any way to rename while in taskbar (as there is with XP and Vista)?

 

[kucing13]

I thought you can pin it to taskbar. other than that,if you like quick launch. You might want to try it

 

[Dom]

Why is it that some shortcuts that I have on my desktop (shortcuts that I made) will not, while othr will, stick in the taskbar?

What have you linked the shortcuts to?
If it is a folder you have linked it to - it won't pin as an extra icon, it will come up in the jumplist (right hand click) of the explorer icon.

EDIT: Also, when you drag a program's executable file to the taskbar, it will make its own shortcut there.

Like the idea of dragging exe to taskbar. Will give it a try later...

EDIT: I have noticed that one apparently can not rename an icon while it is in the taskbar. However, renaming can be done if the icon is on the desktop. Is there any way to rename while in taskbar (as there is with XP and Vista)?

Since the 7 taskbar is completely redesigned and different from XP and Vista, I don't think you can. But you might want to try out the icons where they combine. (Right click empty space on taskbar, select properties, then click on where it says never combine. Click on the first option)

 

[flycaster]

Still working on this as I still have two programs that won't pin to the taskbar: RGS-Cardmaster and VS RevoUninstall. I have tried doing it with shortcuts and with dragging the exe to the taskbar. Also, I have checked "store recently opened items in Start Menu and Taskbar," but haven't checked "store in
start menu".

Lastly, is there any way to pin the Control Panel to the taskbar? In Vista it was easy: Drag CC from Start to taskbar.

 

[Dom]

Still working on this as I still have two programs that won't pin to the taskbar: RGS-Cardmaster and VS RevoUninstall. I have tried doing it with shortcuts and with dragging the exe to the taskbar. Also, I have checked "store recently opened items in Start Menu and Taskbar," but haven't checked "store in
start menu".

Lastly, is there any way to pin the Control Panel to the taskbar? In Vista it was easy: Drag CC from Start to taskbar.

Did you drag it?
That doesn't work for me either. What you need to do is search for it in the start menu, right click it and find 'Pin to taskbar'. Once it is pinned, drag it where you want.

 

[flycaster]

I must be thick, can't find the start menu...unless you are referring to START?

 

[Dom]

I must be thick, can't find the start menu...unless you are referring to START?

Sorry, yes, once you've clicked on the start button, what comes up is called the start menu

 

[flycaster]

The content menu for the programs in question (they do appear in the start menu) do not have "pin to taskbar. Interestingly when I check out the program's exe in its folder by right clicking, the content menu has "unpin from taskbar," but it is not in the taskbar...as far as I can tell???

 

[whs]

Just a suggestion. You could use a toolbar instead. Any shortcut (programs, folders, URLs) can be put into a folder from which you can make a toolbar. Here is an example how I make use of the toolbar - even with folders within the toolbar folder. This is very handy and provides a lot more capacity and flexibility than the taskbar.

 

[kodi]

I have used Brinks Tutorial on how to pin the Recycle bin to the Task bar and just drag icons to it to pin them

 

[flycaster]

Thanks everyone for your input, but as I've spent the day trying to set up this new computer with Windows 7 (I'm new to W7), I'm getting a little fatigued and think it best to come back tomorrow to try some of your suggestions.

And BTW, I was wondering if your could also answer my questions in Link #11 and how to pin the Control Panel

 

[kodi]

Check my post Control panel is second icon from left

 

[Dom]

Figured one of my tutorials might be worth something here o.0
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/50438-taskbar-separate-pinned-programs.html

Tutorial is about separating programs on the taskbar, but is a different way of pinning things (anything) to the taskbar.

 

[flycaster]

Figured one of my tutorials might be worth something here o.0
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/50438-taskbar-separate-pinned-programs.html

Tutorial is about separating programs on the taskbar, but is a different way of pinning things (anything) to the taskbar.

Well. I used you tutorial, and after some fussing around, it worked. However, a few questions:
1. Am I correct in that after locking the taskbar, there is a little bigger space between the newly installed icon and the othr icons? Guess I can live with it.
2. How can I get the Control Panel, Restart and Shut Down onto the task bar?
3. The problematic program was Revo Uninstall, which when downloaded acted strangely. Although during the install, the targeted area to place the program was Program Files (x86), into which it was installed; but it was also installed into ....Start Menu/Programs. Any ideas why this happened and it this could be a reason for the difficulty in getting it into the taskbar?

 

[kenC]

<2. How can I get the Control Panel, Restart and Shut Down onto the task bar?>

To get Control Panel onto taskbar: Open C-Panel - right-click on CP icon on taskbar and choose 'Pin this program to taskbar'

 

[alphanumeric]

I did as kenC did to get the control panel icon on my taskbar. For shutdown I created a shortcut with a target of "C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe /s /t 00" on my desktop, right clicked it and selected pin to taskbar. You can set the icon to the red square with the white circle in it too. There is a similar command for reboot so just make another shortcut for that. have a look at this: Shutdown & Restart Shortcuts and
http://www.webtechgeek.com/How-to-one-click-shutdown-button.htm

 

[flycaster]

Thanks KenC and Alphanumeric. I little early in the morning to impliment these approaches as I have to go fishing first. But, when I get back, they'll be plugged into my new computer's Win7 taskbar.

Fishing wasn't too bad here in sunny and hot SoFL; got 4 nice large mouth bass on the ol' fly rod. Anyway, thanks again for sharing your expert help. I've not got all the programs I routinely use on my taskbar - real neat and quick program execution.

The only program that had to be "custom" fit into the taskbar was Revo Uninstaller. It just would got in with any of straight forward methods. Had to use LilDomii's folder method. Intellectually still wondering why this program is so problematic.

Later on when I get thru tweaking, I may try the Quick Launch method suggested by Kucing13, if i find that I have many more programs to add. Right now, I think I have all that I need and the whole taskbar is just about used up.