Struggling to unpin items from your taskbar in Windows 10/11? Let’s explore some potential solutions.
Restarting Explorer.exe Process
If you’re having trouble unpinning items from your taskbar in Windows 10/11, one possible solution is to restart the Explorer.exe process. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
2. In the Processes tab, locate Windows Explorer.
3. Right-click on Windows Explorer and select End task.
4. Click File in the Task Manager and select Run new task.
5. Type “explorer.exe” in the dialog box and click OK.
This should restart the Explorer.exe process and may resolve the issue you are experiencing with unpinning items from your taskbar. If you continue to have problems, you may need to explore other solutions such as checking for Windows updates, restarting your computer, or resetting the Windows Registry settings.
Removing Programs via Start Menu
- Click on the Start menu icon in the bottom left corner of the screen
- Locate the program you want to remove from the Taskbar
- Right-click on the program’s icon
- Select “Unpin from Taskbar“
- The program will be removed from the Taskbar
Deleting Shortcuts and Uninstalling Programs
To delete shortcuts and uninstall programs from the taskbar in Windows 10/11, follow these steps:
1. Right-click on the shortcut or program icon you want to remove from the taskbar.
2. From the context menu that appears, select Unpin from taskbar.
3. To uninstall a program, go to the Start menu and open the Settings app.
4. Click on Apps and then select Apps & features from the left-hand menu.
5. Scroll through the list of installed programs, find the one you want to uninstall, and click on it.
6. Click on the Uninstall button and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
If you encounter any issues with unpinning items from the taskbar, you can try resetting the taskbar by following these steps:
1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
2. Locate Windows Explorer in the list of processes, right-click on it, and select Restart.
If the problem persists, you may need to explore other solutions such as checking for Windows Registry errors or utilizing Group Policy settings. Feel free to seek further assistance from Microsoft support forums or Reddit communities specializing in Windows issues.
Modifying Taskbar Settings and Registry
To modify Taskbar settings and registry to fix the issue of not being able to unpin items from the Taskbar in Windows 10/11, follow these steps:
1. Open Registry Editor by pressing Windows key + R, typing “regedit”, and hitting Enter.
2. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Taskband
3. Right-click on Taskband and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
4. Name the new value “NumThumbnails” and set its value data to 0.
5. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
By modifying these settings in the registry, you should now be able to unpin items from the Taskbar without any issues. If you are still experiencing difficulties, consider checking Group Policy settings or seeking help from Microsoft or online communities like Reddit for further assistance.
F.A.Q.
Why is my taskbar still locked?
Your taskbar may still be locked due to various reasons such as an incomplete operating system update, an update bug, corrupted system files, or corrupted user account files.
