While Microsoft officially retired the traditional toolbar system in Windows 11, you can still bring it back with a little bit of know-how. Here is your ultimate guide to mastering the experience. What Happened to the Quick Launch Toolbar?
Right-click your desktop > New > Folder. Name it "Quick Launch." windows 11 quick launch
For users who have used Windows since 98 or XP, that bottom-left corner is the natural home for productivity tools. Right-click your desktop > New > Folder
Drag this folder to the "Quick Access" section of your File Explorer. It keeps the "active" part of your taskbar clean
It keeps the "active" part of your taskbar clean.
However, the underlying folder structure that powered Quick Launch still exists within the Windows file system. We can leverage this to recreate the experience. Step 1: The "Manual" Workaround (Pinned Apps)