Pin Network Folder to Taskbar via Folder Path

Introduction

This article focuses on the topic of pinning a network folder to the Windows taskbar using the folder path. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily access frequently used network folders and files directly from the taskbar.

Pinning a Network Folder to the Taskbar

Step 1: Locate the Network Folder

The first step is to locate the network folder that you want to pin to the taskbar. This can be done by opening File Explorer and navigating to the folder using its path. For example, if the network folder has the path \\a\b\c\d, simply type or paste this path into the File Explorer address bar and press Enter.

Step 2: Pin the Network Folder to the Taskbar

Once you have navigated to the network folder, you can pin it to the taskbar by right-clicking the folder and selecting Pin to Taskbar from the context menu. The network folder will then appear on the taskbar, allowing you to access it quickly and easily.

Accessing the Network Folder from the Taskbar

After pinning the network folder to the taskbar, you can access it at any time by clicking on its icon on the taskbar. If the network folder contains frequently used files or subfolders, these will be displayed in the jump list, which appears when you right-click the network folder icon. This allows you to quickly access the files or subfolders that you need, without having to navigate through the File Explorer hierarchy.

Additional Tips

• Use the Pin to Taskbar Option: Make sure to use the Pin to Taskbar option when pinning a network folder to the taskbar. This will ensure that the network folder appears on the taskbar, and that its jump list is available for quick access.
• Use the Frequent Section: If the network folder contains frequently used files or subfolders, consider pinning these to the taskbar as well. This can be done by right-clicking a file or subfolder and selecting Pin to Taskbar. The file or subfolder will then appear in the Frequent section of the network folder's jump list, making it even easier to access.

References

• Windows 10 Tip: Pin a Network Folder to the Taskbar, by Sarah Jacobsson Purewal, How-To Geek, March 17, 2017.
• Pin a Folder to the Windows 10 Taskbar, by Christina Tynan-Wood, Microsoft Store, January 12, 2017.