Windows has been known for various customization options, be it either the Taskbar or the desktop icons, one can adjust almost everything as per one’s needs. Shortcuts on desktops have been quite common, but multiple users like to have apps icons placed on their Taskbar, making it a single click away from launching.
However, users tend to over-utilize the Taskbar by adding more than accessible icons making them smaller. Additionally, newer icons don’t show up when the Taskbar is already fully packed with icons. Users will need to remove previously added unwanted pinned apps from the Taskbar to add new ones. In this post, I will guide you on how to Reset and Clear Pinned Apps on Taskbar in Windows 10.
How to Reset and Clear All Pinned Apps on Taskbar in Windows 10
Clearing the pinned apps in the Taskbar can either be done manually, removing each one individually or running a script to remove all of them at a single task.
1] Removing Pinned Apps Individually
2] Running a Script to Remove All Pinned Apps
One can follow any method based on the number of pinned tasks, which may save time.
1] Removing Pinned Apps Individually
While removing each app could be a time-consuming task; however, if you have a small list of apps pinned, this method could save your time. Here’s how to remove pinned apps from the Taskbar:
On your Desktop in Windows 10, navigate to the Taskbar, choose the app icon which you would like to remove from it, right-click and choose “Unpin from Taskbar”. With this, the icon will be removed. Repeat the process for all the apps you wish to remove.
2] Running a Script to Remove All Pinned Apps
If one has many applications pinned to the Taskbar, removing them could be a difficult task. Here’s how one can reset the Taskbar easily.
- Open the Notepad in Windows 10. It can be done by searching for the same in the Start Search Box.
- Copy and Paste the below-mentioned command line code into the text editor.
DEL /F /S /Q /A "%AppData%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\*"
REG DELETE HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Taskband /F
taskkill /f /im explorer.exe start explorer.exe
- Head over to File -> Save As; name the file according to you but with a .bat extension, for example, “taskbarreset.bat” and save it to your desired location.
- Now, head back to the location where the file has been saved, double click the .bat file and wait for it to get executed.
With that, the Taskbar would have been cleared and reset.
How to Pin Settings & Folders to Windows 10 Start Menu
Windows Start menu is still one of the most used features in Windows 10. Power users want everything on Taskbar or desktop, and even use the Run Prompt to launch applications. However, if you are one of those who have everything sorted in the Start, here is how to Pin Settings & Folders to Windows 10 Start Menu.
How to Change Taskbar Icon Size in Windows 10
Windows 10 is full of features and customizations, with the option of adjusting the Taskbar to the left, to the right, and more; even the desktop icons in Windows 10 could be adjusted in multiple manners, including size, spacing, and more.
So if you would like to take complete utilization of the home screen, fill it full of icons. You can make them larger for comfortable viewing; else, you can make it smaller for including a greater number of icons on the screen. Here’s how you can change the adjust the taskbar icon size in Windows 10
With that said, How often do you reset or clear the pinned apps on Windows 10? Do let us know by dropping a comment down below.
