I have two files on a computer with Windows 7 installed on it. The first file is a batch file. The second file is an internet shortcut.
How can I pin each of them to the taskbar?
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I have two files on a computer with Windows 7 installed on it. The first file is a batch file. The second file is an internet shortcut.
How can I pin each of them to the taskbar?
Best Answer
Occasionally any file extension (including .bat) is hidden from Windows Explorer. If this case occurs, follow these instructions to display the extensions of (almost) any file in Windows Explorer:
In order to pin any file to the taskbar of Windows 7 the file is required to have the extension .exe. Follow these instructions to bypass this restriction:
You can pin the batch file by simply following these instructions. If you want to pin the internet shortcut, you will have to rename this file using the command “move” of the command prompt. This is caused by the extension .url being hidden by Windows Explorer.