Get Missing Quick Launch Icons in Windows 8.1′s Taskbar

Posted on Jul 21 2013 - 7:06pm by Maddy Acca

The users of Windows 8.1 can follow various ways to add Quick Launch icon to their taskbar because newer operating systems do not include Quick Launch feature and the users are in dismay due to the unavailability of this useful feature. Windows 8.1 also does not contain this feature, but it does not seem so confusing because the Taskbar and Metro UI are sufficient for the users in Windows 8.1. But still a large majority of the users considers Quick Launch very useful for them because it makes their tasks easier if they have a Quick Launch icon on the taskbar because it will help them in opening the most wanted apps quicker. You generally use a few apps frequently and it becomes more hectic to open apps and search for your required app every time. If you have put your most wanted apps to the Quick Launch folder and it has been added to your taskbar, it will be a bit easier for you to access them without visiting apps section. So, here you will find the detailed step-by-step tutorial for adding a Quick Launch icon to the taskbar in Windows 8.1.

Directions to Add Quick Launch icons to Windows 8.1 Taskbar

Step 1: First, you need to go to This PC and click on the Drive: C.

Step 2: Now right click to create a new folder in C drive. You can also use Ctrl+Shift+N that is a shortcut for creating a new folder.

Step 3: Give it a name “QuickLaunch”. You need to copy all of your most wanted apps to this folder. Personally, I copied a typing tutor and my office work folder because I use these two things most of the time.

Step 4: Now switch to your taskbar and right click on it. You need to select the option “Toolbar” and then “New Toolbar” in the menu appearing before you.

Step 5: Now a window opens on your screen where you need to search for the C drive and once you get it, click on the QuickLaunch and click the option “Select Folder”.

Step 6: So, it appears on the taskbar and by clicking it, you can view all of your required apps you wanted to access quickly and it is easier for you to pick any file you require.