How to pin a batch file to Windows 10 or 11 taskbar or start menu

These tutorials will show you step by step how to pin a batch (.bat) file to the taskbar or start menu in Windows 10 and 11.

How to pin a batch file to Windows 10 taskbar or start menu

1. Right-click on an empty space on your desktop, go to New, and then click on Shortcut.

2. Enter the following text:

cmd /c "full path to your batch file"

For example:

cmd /c "D:\Tools\test.bat"

3. Click on the Next button located in the bottom right corner of the window.

4. Enter a name for the shortcut.

5. Click on the Finish button located in the bottom right corner of the window.

6. Right-click on the newly created shortcut and then click on Pin to Start or Pin to taskbar.

The batch file is now pinned to the start menu or taskbar.

How to pin a batch file to Windows 11 taskbar or start menu

1. Right-click on an empty space on your desktop, go to New, and then click on Shortcut.

2. Enter the following text:

cmd /c "full path to your batch file"

For example:

cmd /c "D:\Tools\test.bat"

3. Click on the Next button in the bottom right corner of the window.

4. Enter a name for the shortcut.

5. Click on the Finish button in the bottom right corner of the window.

6. Right-click on the newly created shortcut and then click on Pin to Start or right-click on the newly created shortcut > Show more options > Pin to taskbar.

The batch file is now pinned to the start menu or taskbar.