Shortcut To Start Menu High Quality Jun 2026

Microsoft does not allow pinning the Start Menu itself to the taskbar because it’s a system UI element. However, you can pin (like the Apps list) to the taskbar:

Alternatively, you can use the Run dialog box to create a shortcut to the Start menu: shortcut to start menu

Now, double-clicking that shortcut will open the Start Menu folder location (the legacy one). To open the modern Start Menu UI via a shortcut, you would need a third-party tool like AutoHotkey—but the Windows key remains superior. Microsoft does not allow pinning the Start Menu