Windows 10 2 Ways to Unpin Programs from Taskbar in Windows 10

2 Ways to Unpin Programs from Taskbar in Windows 10

By Michael | Last Updated

Struggling to remove apps from your taskbar in Windows 10? Whether the option is disappearing or just not responding, this guide offers two straightforward methods to get the job done.

Way 1: Unpin a program from taskbar via the program icon on taskbar.

Right-click an app icon (e.g. Snipping Tool) on taskbar, and choose Unpin this program from taskbar in the menu. That's it! This is the quickest and most common way to remove a pinned app.

right tap app to unpin program

Way 2: Unpin a program from taskbar in Start Menu.

Step 1: Press Windows+F to open the search box in Start Menu, type the name of the program you want to remove from taskbar and find it in the result.

find program in start menu

Step 2: Right-click the app and select Unpin from taskbar in the pop-up list.

right click program and tap unpin

Bonus Tip: Restart File Explorer (When Unpinning Fails)

If neither method works, a quick restart of File Explorer often resolves the issue:

Step 1: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.

Step 2: Under Processes, find Windows Explorer, right-click it, and select Restart.

Step 3: Once restarted, try unpinning again via either method above.

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