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I'm looking for adding shortcuts to the navigation bar in Windows 10. I mean by shortcuts the .lnk files that can be a shortcut to a file or folder.


Alternatives that didn't work for me

  • Quick Access section of Windows 10 file explorer (shot).

    Why? Because ...

    • The shortcut and original (referred to) folder can't have different names. [However it's possible to pin a folder, the only problem is that I can only rename the shortcut by renaming the original folder.]
    • I can't add files' shortcuts. [It's not possible to pin a file to Quick Sections (shot).]

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If I'm understanding you correctly you should just be able to right-drag a file or folder to the navigation menu.

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  • It's not possible to pin a file to Quick Sections (shot). However it's possible to pin a folder, the only problem is that I can only rename the shortcut by renaming the original folder (shortcut and original folder can't have different names).
    – Omar
    Sep 7, 2015 at 14:26
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First you need to create shortcuts of the .exe files

1) Search the folder C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

2) Paste the shortcuts there or in a specific folder.

3) Then go to the Start or Win logo and drag them to the navigation section.

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Click on the kines next to the favorites bar, this opens the sub menu, then click on the desired shortcut and drag normally to favorites bar folder.

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