How to Reset and Clear All Pinned Items on the Taskbar in Windows 7
InformationThis will show you how to reset and remove all of your currently pinned items on the taskbar (program icons) in Windows 7.
This can be helpful if you cannot "Unpin this program from the taskbar", or you just wish to quickly clear all pinned items from the taskbar.
This only includes resetting and removing all of your pinned programs and shortcuts on the taskbar.
This does not include taskbar toolbars or Jump Lists.
NoteBy default, your pinned taskbar programs/shortcuts are saved in both locations below. This is what this tutorial will be deleting to reset and remove all pinned program icons on the taskbar for you using a BAT file.
In the registry:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Taskband
In the hidden TaskBar folder:
C:\Users\(user-name)\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar
EXAMPLE: Pinned Programs on the Taskbar in Windows 7
Here's How:
1. Click on the Download buttom below to download the .bat file below, then run it.That's it,
2. If prompted, click on Run.
NOTE: If you like, you can stop getting the Run prompt by unblocking the downloaded .bat file.
3. You will now notice your screen flicker as explorer is restarted.
4. All pinned program icons on your taskbar will now be reset and cleared.
Shawn
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