Computer and Software Support


Pin to Start 

 

Windows 10

If you use a specific file or program all the time and want easy access to the program, you can place a shortcut on the Start. Then the next time you want to access the program you can just click on the shortcut to open the file or program

For information on the Start, click here

 

Pin to Start

To pin a program, follow the steps below (I will be using Notepad but you can do it to any program or file)

  1. Locate the executable file of the program, such as Notepad by using

  1. Search

  2. Using All apps

  1. Right-click the executable and click Pin to Start

   

 

Unpin from Start

If you want to remove the program from being on the taskbar, do the following

  1. Locate the executable icon of the program, such as Notepad on the Taskbar

   
  1. Right-click the icon and click Unpin from Start