Pin Custom Files in Windows 8 Start Screen

Question

If I right-click any .EXE file, it has the Pin to Start option:

But, if I right-click any file, it doesn't have the Pin to Start option:

Is there any trick/workaround to pin files to the Start Screen?

score 15 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 11 '13 at 23:06

Here is a solution

Make a shortcut to the file
Navigate to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
Place your shortcut in the folder
Press Windows Key+Q and search the name of your shortcut
Right click on the file and select "Pin to Start"

Good Luck!

score 3 · Answer 2 · edited Oct 29 '12 at 21:10

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I found a great utility called Start Screen Pinner which lets you pin files, folders, libraries and even special folders to the Start Screen.

edited Oct 29 '12 at 21:10

Gareth

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answered Oct 29 '12 at 18:18

Elmo

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score 3 · Answer 3 · answered Oct 29 '12 at 18:28

For folders, the Pin to start option still exists without installing any additional software

Pin folder to start

For individual files, you will probably have to use additional software like that recommended by @Root. Full details on pinning to the start screen are covered in the article linked.

score 0 · Answer 4 · edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17

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Right click on the file you want to pin and select "Create Shortcut"
Right click the short-cut and select "Pin to Start"

Related link: How to pin a control panel item to start?

edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17

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answered Oct 30 '12 at 22:29

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Pin Custom Files in Windows 8 Start Screen

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