Adding WMP in task bar

Windows 7 is one of the most popular operating systems of Microsoft. It’s easy to use interface is the main reason behind its popularity. The task bar of Windows 7 is a convenient interface from where users can start computer programs with a simple mouse click. Usually, shortcuts of programs reside in the Windows “Start” menu or on the main desktop. Even though these locations are efficient, they still require additional navigation such as minimizing any active windows or browsing. If incase you are using applications like Windows Media Player frequently, you might want to get its shortcut on your desktop. In this article you can find instructions for doing the same.

Windows 7 help instructions

What you can find below are the instructions recommended by the Windows 7 help team, which will assist you in the process of adding Windows media player to the taskbar.

Through start menu

1. Start off by clicking the Windows “Start” button located on the bottom left hand corner of your desktop.
2. Select the option which says “All Programs” from the start menu.
3. Now grab “Windows Media player” by pressing the left button of your mouse.
4. Move the mouse towards the taskbar. Release the mouse button and drop the Windows media player shortcut in the position where in your want to add it.

Through Windows Explorer

1. First click on the Windows “Start” button which you can see on the left side of your desktop.
2. Continue by selecting the option labeled “Computer”.
3. Double click on the primary drive of your computer. This will, in most cases, be indicated by the letter “C”.
   

   Getting WMP shortcut in taskbar

4. Double click on the folder titled “Program Files”.
5. Double click on the folder titled “Windows Media Player”.
6. Right click on the file titled “Wmplayer.exe”.
7. Select the option “Send To”, and click on “Desktop” for creating a program shortcut on your Windows desktop.
8. Now go to your desktop, and drag the Windows Media player shortcut to a location in the task bar where you want to have it.

That’s all with the instructions for adding Windows Media Player to the Windows 7 task bar. Thanks for your valuable time, and have a good day!