How to Add Quick Launch Toolbar to Taskbar in Windows 10 for Enhanced Productivity

Isabella Shinn

Updated: April 28, 2025

To quickly access files on your desktop or in a specific folder, utilize the Toolbars feature to create a new toolbar on the taskbar, allowing rapid access to any folder on your PC.

This step-by-step tutorial guides you through adding the Quick Launch toolbar to the Taskbar on a Windows 10 PC, enhancing your productivity.

To add the Quick Launch toolbar to the Taskbar, follow these steps:

Step 1: Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar, then navigate to Toolbars and click on New toolbar...

Step 2: In the folder selection field, copy and paste the following path, then click Select Folder.

%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

Upon completion, the Quick Launch toolbar will be visible on the Taskbar. It's ideal for launching frequently used programs and accessing files quickly.