Solved Can't unpin from Takbar


izzyforeal

izzyforeal

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Hello all, I have a weird issue. Somehow I have pinned File Explorer to the taskbar and with the tweaking I've been doing "unpinning" it isn't an option. When I right click it it just shows File Explorer (see image). That is what I see when right clicking. The shortcut works I just don't want it in my taskbar. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Windows 24H2 (OSBuild 2600.4652)

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Hi,

You shoud check in this folder:

Code: 
%AppData%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar

If found, a restart of explorer might be needed after deletion.
The fact that you can't unpin may hide a more serious issue.
 

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OAT said:
Hi,

You shoud check in this folder:

Code: 
%AppData%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar

If found, a restart of explorer might be needed after deletion.
The fact that you can't unpin may hide a more serious issue.
Click to expand...
Thanks OAT, I did as you suggested but now something else has taken it's place. I tried this before and Explorer just reaapears after a while.
 

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Hello @izzyforeal, :alien:

You can try resetting and clearing your pinned taskbar items to remove it. You will have to manually pin items you want back to the taskbar afterwards though.

www.elevenforum.com

Reset and Clear Pinned Items on Taskbar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset and clear all pinned items on the taskbar for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The taskbar in Windows 11 shows the Start menu, Search, Task View, Widgets, Chat, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store buttons (icons) aligned to the...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

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Brink, thx for the response. I get to step 5 and I have my SID but the path to insert the SID dowsnt exist I only have CurrentUser not Users. When I put the SID in its place image 32 and hit enter it foes to image 15 and nothing is accomplished.
 

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    Windows 11 Home
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    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 7445 2in1
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS
    Motherboard
    0MT90K
    Memory
    Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) 5600MT/s DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
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    AMD High Definition Audio Device
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    Dell 27"
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Brink said:
Hello @izzyforeal, :alien:

You can try resetting and clearing your pinned taskbar items to remove it. You will have to manually pin items you want back to the taskbar afterwards though.

www.elevenforum.com

Reset and Clear Pinned Items on Taskbar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset and clear all pinned items on the taskbar for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The taskbar in Windows 11 shows the Start menu, Search, Task View, Widgets, Chat, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store buttons (icons) aligned to the...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
Click to expand...
UPDATE:
Doing the first part of Brink's instructions did it!
Dude you're head must hurt as much info as you have up there. THANK YOU ALL!
 

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    0MT90K
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    Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) 5600MT/s DDR5
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    AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
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    Dell 27"
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Great news. :shawn:
 

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    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
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    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
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    AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
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    Dell 27"
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    6-Cell 97WHr Integrated
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    Logitech M650
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