Pinning, etc.

[wjt]

according to the windows 7 booklet, right clicking any program should show "Pin to taskbar". In my case, I just see the standard window options:delete,send to, etc. with no mention of pin at all. I have had nothing but problems since downloading 7 several days ago. eg: "backup" fails to complete; Windows repair disc will not open, I have tried installing the windows 7 installation disc following the instructions exactly, this will not open either. Has anyone any suggestions?

 

[TheSchaft]

according to the windows 7 booklet, right clicking any program should show "Pin to taskbar". In my case, I just see the standard window options:delete,send to, etc. with no mention of pin at all. I have had nothing but problems since downloading 7 several days ago. eg: "backup" fails to complete; Windows repair disc will not open, I have tried installing the windows 7 installation disc following the instructions exactly, this will not open either. Has anyone any suggestions?

OK, wjt, you have a couple of different questions here.

First, on pinning. Check out http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/397-taskbar-pin-unpin-program-links.html

Second, install problems. Try re-burning the DVD at the slowest speed. If you downloaded the student version (non-".iso") check here on how to make a bootable version. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/30470-make-bootable-iso-student-d-l.html

Hope this helps.

 

[Frostmourne]

Some icons won't pin, for example windows update doesn't have an option.

 

[Brink]

Hello WJT,

Can you give us some specific programs that do not have the "Pin to" option? As Frostmourne posted, some do not have this option and will require a workaround like the one below. We may be able to help if we knew what specific one you wanted to pin.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/20813-windows-update-create-shortcut-pin-taskbar.html