Windows 11 Quick Launch Instant

Windows 11 removed native support for the classic Quick Launch toolbar, but users can restore it via registry edits (which may cause stability issues) or by utilizing third-party tools like ExplorerPatcher. More stable alternatives include pinning apps directly to the taskbar or using modern Windows 11 features. For detailed, user-contributed methods on enabling Quick Launch, see the discussions on elevenforum.com.

Enable Quick Launch:

• Install Microsoft PowerToys → enable PowerToys Run (Alt + Space).
• Type the first few letters of any app → Enter.

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Since Windows 11's taskbar code was completely rewritten, "classic" toolbars require a taskbar modification tool: ExplorerPatcher : A popular GitHub project windows 11 quick launch