Unable to Pin to Taskbar

Hi KunalSoi,

I'm Roshan V S, Windows expert and a Windows user like you.
I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and we are happy to help you.
Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

This issue can be caused by corrupted taskbar files.

Please press Windows + R to open Run, and copy following command and press enter:

%APPDATA%\\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar

In the popped up windows, please clear all items and restart the computer. Then, please pin the application again.

If the issue still persists, let try to repair or create might missing keys in registry:

Please know that missing registry value data for lnkfile registry key may also cause this issue.

Note: this key defines the behavior of all shortcut or .lnk files on the system. The registry value data in question, IsShortcut, can be accidentally deleted when user tries to hide and remove the arrow overlay icon on shortcuts.

1. Run Registry Editor (regedit.exe).
2. Navigate to the following registry key:
3. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile
4. Right click on the right pane, and select New -> String Value (REG_SZ) to create a new registry value.
5. Name the new registry value as IsShortcut . No value data required.
6. Restart the computer.

Do get back to us with the result. We will be glad to help if you need further assistance.

Best Regards

Roshan V S
Indepedent Advisor

Hi Roshan,

I Tried this, but it still didnt help. 

I tried both the methods, but i'm still unable to pin the Mail app to the taskbar

Is there any other way to do this?

Hi KunalSoi,

For some users, if you can’t pin tiles to Task bar, the problem might be your antivirus. Sometimes certain settings can interfere with Windows, and in order to fix the problem, you need to find and disable this setting. If you can’t find the setting that is responsible for this error, you might have to disable your antivirus entirely in order to fix the problem.
In some cases, you might even have to uninstall your antivirus. Users reported problems with Kaspersky Antivirus
Try this method also:
Run the System File Checker
1. Press Windows Key + X and choose Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu. You can also use PowerShell (Admin).
2. Type sfc /scannow > hit Enter. Wait for the scan to finish.
3. Try to pin the items to the Task bar.
I hope this helps. We will be glad to help if you need further assistance.

Best regards
Roshan V S
Indepedent Advisor