How to pin Steam games to Windows 7 task bar

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When I right-click on a game on my Steam Library, I have the option to add a shortcut to my desktop.

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However, I can NOT put that shortcut in my Windows 7 task bar with other programs and games.

Can someone explain how to pin Steam games to Windows 7 task bar ?

Also, it might be useful for others to explain the solution for Windows 10.






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How do I pin to taskbar in Windows 7?

To pin a specific program to Windows 7 taskbar, just drag and drop the shortcut onto it, or right-click on the program icon and click on \u201cpin to taskbar.\u201d However, you may notice the limitations that some system folders such as Computer, Recycle Bin etc cannot be pinned directly to the taskbar.

How do I create a shortcut for a Steam game?

From your Steam library, right click on a game and select "Create Desktop Shortcut." You can then drag the shortcut onto your Start Menu. If you just drop it here, it will become "pinned" to the Start Menu, and you can access it quickly.

How do I get the taskbar to play games?

While the taskbar is showing in fullscreen, right-click on a taskbar icon (application, network status, volume, etc.) then click back into the video, game, or web browser you're viewing. In some cases, mostly for games, this is able to fix the problem. On Windows 7, you can also attempt to force-hide the taskbar.

How do I pin a game to my desktop?

Pin apps and folders to the desktop or taskbar
  • Select Start , select the arrow next to All apps, right-click the app, then select More > Pin to taskbar.
  • If the app is already open on the desktop, press and hold (or right click) the app's taskbar icon, and then select Pin to taskbar.




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