Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Fix "Jumplists" or "Pin to Taskbar" problems

Hi!
Windows 7 comes with a bundle of features and often fall in troubles because of them. Daily new fixes are added, testings are done in order to make Windows 7 run smoothly. A recent problem encountered is in two parts:
  1. Windows 7 "Jumplists" get disabled or not working properly.
  2. "Pin to Taskbar" option is missing out there in right-click menu.
Both of these are due to only single trouble, i.e You have recently removed IsShortcut registry value from lnkfile.
Now, you might have done it by mistake, but let me introduce you with IsShortcut  regisstry. This is a registry entry, which is used in making Shortcut arrow over the desktop icons. If you remove this, you will be encountering these problems. If you don't know how to do this, then check out this awesome Win 7 trick which might fix this issue:
  • Open Start menu and type "cmd.exe".
  • Run as an Administrator.
  • Type in password (if asked)
  • Now, in command line, type exactly(without quotes): "sfc /scannow " and press Enter.
This will start an automatic system fixer, which most probably will remove your error.


Now check out this. Remove your arrow keys without interrupting the taskbar functionality:
I will preffer you to go with second one, it is perfect for all.
Rest all will go fine. Enjoy Windows 7!

~*Good Luck*~