Windows – How to pin a CHM file to the taskbar

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In Windows 7, the "Pin to Taskbar" option is not available when I open CHM files, is there any way I can add a file of this type to the taskbar?

Best Answer

YES!! Absolutely you can. In fact, you can pin any type of document. Here's how:

  1. Find the program you want the file to open with, and create a shortcut to it. In this case, create a shortcut to your %WINDIR%\hh.exe file.
  2. Right-click the shortcut and choose "Properties..."
  3. In the "Target:" box, add your filename to the end inside double quotes, and hit OK.
  4. Right-Click >> Pin to Taskbar and ENJOY!

Here's an example that links to the PHP Manual I have stored in My Documents: In the "Target:" box: %WINDIR%\hh.exe "%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\php_manual_en.chm"

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