Cannot Pin Programs to Taskbar in Windows 10-What to Do

By Sophia | Last Updated January 03, 2024

"The Pin to taskbar option disappears from the context menu when I right-click a built-in program (e.g. Notepad) on Windows 10 computer. Can you tell me what the reason is?"

In this case, the related taskbar setting may be managed by the system administrator. To solve the problem, use the method illustrated below.

Video guide on how to allow pinning programs to taskbar in Windows 10:

Steps to allow pinning programs to taskbar in Windows 10:

Step 1: Start Local Group Policy Editor.

Step 2: Open User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar/Do not allow pinning programs to the Taskbar.

Step 3: Choose Not Configured or Disabled, and then hit OK.

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