对于需要频繁在Windows 11和Linux之间切换的用户，强烈建议关闭Windows的快速启动功能，因为Linux对NTFS分区的写入在快速启动启用的状态下可能无法正确执行，反而会造成数据丢失风险。如果必须保留快速启动，至少确保在Windows中正常执行“重启”（而非“关机”）之后再切换到Linux，重启操作的启动类型为冷启动，会完全释放硬件锁。
Although not available by default in 2026, you can restore this functionality to speed up your workflow. This guide will walk you through enabling the traditional Quick Launch, along with superior modern alternatives for Windows 11. What is Quick Launch?
You can also resize the toolbar by clicking and dragging the dotted handle at its left edge. Narrowing the toolbar reduces spacing between icons, allowing you to fit more shortcuts into the same taskbar space.
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| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | “Toolbars” option missing | Windows 11 removed it. Use ExplorerPatcher or StartAllBack. | | Toolbar disappears after reboot | Check folder path exists; re-add toolbar or use a script to reapply. | | Icons too large | Use ExplorerPatcher → Taskbar → “Use small taskbar buttons”. | | Cannot drag toolbar to left | Unlock taskbar (via 3rd-party tool), then drag the dotted handle. | | “Show Desktop” missing | Create a shortcut with %windir%\explorer.exe shell:::3080F90D-D7AD-11D9-BD98-0000947B0257 |
| Tool | Description | Quick Launch Support | |------|-------------|----------------------| | | Restores Windows 10 taskbar & start menu | Yes (full classic toolbars) | | StartAllBack | Restores Windows 7/10 taskbar, Start, and toolbars | Yes | | Windhawk (modular) | Allows “Taskbar Toolbars” mod | Yes |
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To pin a specific folder (like the old Quick Launch folder), you must create a custom shortcut on your desktop, set the target to explorer.exe "C:\your\folder\path" , and then right-click that shortcut to pin it.
How to Get the Quick Launch Toolbar Back in Windows 11 Windows 11 brought a major visual overhaul, but it also removed several legacy customization features. One of the most missed tools is the classic Quick Launch toolbar. This feature allowed users to store shortcuts, files, and folders in a compact, accessible space on the taskbar without cluttering the main interface.
How to recreate Quick Launch in Windows 11 You can also resize the toolbar by clicking
. While you can no longer simply right-click the taskbar to enable it, you can achieve similar functionality through pinning, customization, or third-party tools. Microsoft Learn 1. Modern Alternatives (Built-in) Pinning to Taskbar
In this article, we will cover:
Your screen will flicker briefly as Windows Explorer restarts. You will immediately notice your taskbar revert to a classic Windows 10 layout. Step 2: Activate the Legacy Quick Launch Path Right-click an empty area of your newly modified taskbar. | Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | “Toolbars”