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How do I pin a bat/cmd file to the start menu or taskbar in Windows 11

I've recently purchased a new computer, upgrading from Windows 7 to Window 11.

I'm trying to configure my new Win11 machine to give me the same functionality and ease of use as my Win07 machine.

I have several bat/cmd scripts that I use for starting applications in specific ways that I want. Such as copying backup files to a specific drive after exiting the program.

I used to have these bat/cmd scripts pinned to my start menu. I cannot figure out how to do this in Windows 11.

I've tried right clicking on the bat/cmd file to look for the "Pin to xxxxx" option, but it's not there for bat/cmd files.

I've also tried to create a shortcut to the bat/cmd file and pin that but it doesn't have it either.

How can this be done?

Thank you.

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Hi, I'm Mario, and I'd be happy to help with your issue.
We are sorry about what happened.

Please follow the step-by-step instructions below to try to solve your issue:

Renaming your .cmd / .bat to .exe
Right-click on the * .exe and choose fix in the taskbar
Rename it back to .cmd / .bat
Shift + right click on the task bar icon (for the exe) and choose Properties
Changing the reference of * .exe to .cmd / .bat and change the icon as necessary

Check that it works and if you have any questions I am at your disposal.

Kind Regards,
Mario B.
Mario SPB

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