Access desktop shortcuts from Windows 11 taskbar

The ask

Users are seeking a way to quickly access desktop shortcuts directly from the Windows 11 taskbar. This functionality would provide a convenient method for launching frequently used applications or files without minimizing open windows. Previously, a taskbar feature offered a context menu showing all desktop shortcuts as clickable entries. This allowed for efficient navigation and reduced the need to return to the desktop itself. This functionality is no longer available in the current operating system version, creating a need for a tool that can replicate this convenience. A solution would significantly improve workflow for many users.

Flamas collected this from a public request on Stack Exchange (softwarerecs), on Sep 28, 2026. Read the original. Nobody has been emailed about it, and the count above is only the people who have said they want it here.