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 the Pin to Start context menu item is not working or is missing in Windows 11/10, then you have to change Group Policy or Registry setting.

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.