Windows® 7 Tip 7: Access your favorite programs in 1 click
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Get to the programs you use most in 1 click. The Pin function in Windows 7 makes it easy to access all your favorites from the taskbar.
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2 easy ways to pin a program
1. Hover your cursor over the desired program and drag it to the taskbar.
2. Right click on the desired program and choose “pin to taskbar” from the drop-down list.
Your program will then be pinned to the taskbar. To open the pinned program, simply click on the icon on your taskbar. You can also unpin or rearrange your programs at any time.