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The thread discusses the difficulty of pinning a Sound Control Panel link to the Windows taskbar or Start menu for quick access, as users find these options restricted or limited. The original poster is seeking a more convenient way to switch audio outputs without closing or minimizing applications. Others confirm the challenge but suggest alternative solutions like using RocketDock, though a direct pinning method remains elusive.

MikeHawthorne

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Hi

I'm trying to pin a Sound Control Panel link to my task bar.
I can create a link on my desktop but it won't let my drag it to the task bar.

I want to do this so that it's visible when I have some music and video apps open because I have to switch my sound back and forth from my Desktop Sound System to my TV Stereo setup.

It would be nice to not have to close the minimize the window to switch back and forth.

I'd settle for putting it on the Start Menu!

Mike
 

kemical

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Hmm...I just had a quick go and could only get as far as the desktop. Taskbar and Start menu seem to be off limits for some reason.
 

MikeHawthorne

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Yeah, that's what I'm finding too.

I put it on my RocketDock bar, which is better then having to navigate to it every time, but it would be nice if I could get it to the task bar or start menu so I could access it from the Windows key without closing down the windows I'm in.