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I have a File Explorer icon on the taskbar with 2 shortcuts on it. How do I add other shortcuts to the same icon?

I tried putting Explorer exe in the new folder shortcut properties and then clicking pin to taskbar, but that opened a new File Explorer icon with the new folder, not adding it to the existing one.

Any help is appreciated.
 

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In my system I have Folders open by File Explorer on my taskbar.
How did I do that?
  • In any folder on the system (for instance Folder Shortcuts) make a new shortcut
  • In "Type the location of the item" type: "C:\Windows\explorer.exe [path]
    Example for [path]: D:\
    Complete command: C:\Windows\explorer.exe D:\
  • In "What would you like to name the shortcut?" type the name you have in mind for the shortcut.
A shortcut created in this way can be pinned to the taskbar and will open a new window.

It's all about the command "C:\Windows\explorer.exe" added in front of the normal destination (in my case D:).

There are many other ways to create a shortcut, of which the result always will be a destination without the command "C:\Windows\explorer.exe". But you can easily change that in the properties of the shortcut.
 

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I used this solution to add a folder to the Start menu. OK, thanks. (y)
 
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Not being that technical, I obviously did something wrong when trying that, but thank you for the help anyway, much appreciated.
 

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modelman said:
I obviously did something wrong when trying that,
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You might post a screenshot of the property window of that shortcut. So that we could (hopefully) see what's wrong specifically.
 

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modelman said:
I have a File Explorer icon on the taskbar with 2 shortcuts on it. How do I add other shortcuts to the same icon?

I tried putting Explorer exe in the new folder shortcut properties and then clicking pin to taskbar, but that opened a new File Explorer icon with the new folder, not adding it to the existing one.

Any help is appreciated.
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Hello, :alien:

If you mean to pin the folder to the jump list of File Explorer, then you could use "Pin to Quick Access" below to do so.

www.elevenforum.com

Pin to Quick Access and Unpin from Quick Access in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to Pin to Quick access and Unpin from Quick access local and network folders, drives, libraries, OneDrive, This PC, Recycle Bin, etc... locations for your account in Windows 11. Quick access in the navigation pane of File Explorer (Win+E) allows you to quickly...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

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And if the folder bothers you, you can change the default icon before pinning it to the taskbar.
 

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Problem now sorted. Thank you for all the help from everyone.
 

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I used the tutorial listed by Brink.
 

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That tutorial is describing how pin items to the quick access, which is not what I did interprete from your startpost.
modelman said:
I have a File Explorer icon on the taskbar with 2 shortcuts on it. How do I add other shortcuts to the same icon?
Click to expand...
Maybe that was a misunderstanding caused by English not being my native language...

But when you are happy with the provided solution, all is well! (y)
 

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Build by vendor to my specs
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MSI GeForce GT 730 2GB LP V1
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1. SSD Crucial P5 Plus 500GB PCIe M.2
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Corsair CV650W
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Cooler Master Silencio S400
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Cooler Master Hyper H412R with Be Quiet Pure Wings 2 PWM BL038 fan
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Cherry Stream (wired, scissor keys)
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Asus WT465 (wireless)
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70 Mbps down / 80 Mbps up
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Glad we could help. :shawn:
 

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