We know that Windows 11 has redesigned the system UI and many functions. For example, the start menu is placed in the center of the taskbar, and the taskbar of Windows 11 is also written in XAML again. However, this taskbar has been complained by many people. Users found that it is impossible to directly drag files, applications, and shortcuts to the taskbar and fix it, which was possible in the previous Windows system.
According to a report from Windows Lastest, in Windows 11, users cannot drag files, programs, icons, etc. to the taskbar to fix or allow designated programs to open. This operation itself is very convenient. If you drag the icon to the taskbar in Windows 11, a warning message will be displayed to prevent the user from performing the operation. Some users suggest that Microsoft can fix it before the official version of Windows 11 is released, that is, before October this year, but Microsoft believes that this is not an error and will not make related changes.
It is reported that the new mechanism of the taskbar is an intentional design of Microsoft, which provides a more modern experience, but also has more restrictions. Microsoft confirmed in the feedback center that “drag a file to an application in the taskbar to open it in that application” is not a supported scenario.
However, according to the latest report, Microsoft is currently listening to feedback, and the taskbar feature is expected to return in the Windows 11 22H2 version (updated in October 2022).
In Windows 11 Build 22458, Microsoft is experimenting with a new feature that allows users to drag and drop files/folders to applications such as the registry editor in the taskbar. The media test found that in this version, it is also possible to drag and drop a folder onto the taskbar and pin it to the jump list of the file explorer, as shown in the screenshot below.
Similarly, the user can also conveniently drag and drop a folder to an application in the taskbar, and use the application to open it. At present, in the 21H2 22000.xxx version of Windows 11, this function is not supported.
This gives users hope that with the advancement of Windows 11 development, the drag-and-drop function of the taskbar is expected to be restored.
It is not clear when Microsoft will re-enable the fully functional taskbar. For now, the taskbar still has many functional defects, such as the inability to display the clock seconds in the taskbar, and the inability to move the taskbar.The following is a list of restricted functions of the taskbar.
The drag and drop function is no longer supported.
The taskbar is locked at the bottom.
The clock seconds on the taskbar are no longer supported.
The right-click menu no longer allows you to access options such as Task Manager.
Windows 11 disabled the integration of events in the calendar pop-up window.
The modern taskbar does not allow you to ungroup projects/applications.
Unfortunately, the taskbar of the official version of Windows 11, which will be released on October 5th, will meet with users with these restrictions. However, this version is an optional upgrade. Users can skip the official version of Windows 11 and download the 21H2 update of Windows 10.
Of course, if you choose to upgrade to the official version of Windows 11, you can also use third-party tools to restore the classic taskbar experience, such as StarIsBack, etc. This is a start menu customization software in Windows 11 that allows you to restore the classic taskbar design , And move the taskbar.
According to official documents, Windows 11 will also cancel the timeline feature of the multitasking interface, cancel Cortana’s first boot and other functions.
Microsoft also pointed out that desktop wallpapers can no longer be synchronized across devices, and dynamic tiles will no longer exist.
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