Learn how to pin any file or folder shortcut to the Start Menu in Windows 11/10. Add Pin to Start for file context menu, using this registry tweak.

The new update brings several new features including the drag and drop of pinned apps from the Start menu to the Taskbar, File Explorer Tab duplication, and more.

If you want to remove Pin to Start from the right-click context menu in Windows 11/10, then delete the PintoStartScreen Registry key.

Pin your most-used folders for instant access. Quick Access is a helpful feature that lets you pin your frequently used folders to the left pane of the File Explorer for fast and easy access.

A File Explorer window opens - use this window to browse to the item you want pinned to the Windows 10 Start menu. Once you identify the program, right click and choose "Pin to Start".

How to get started with File Explorer tabs File Explorer tabs are already part of the File Explorer UI, provided that you’re running an up-to-date copy of Windows.