If the icon looks like a generic browser logo, delete the shortcut and try the "Install as app" method mentioned above to get the official red YouTube logo. If you'd like, I can also show you how to: Set up to launch YouTube
Use to watch videos while working in other apps
Pinning YouTube to your Windows 10 taskbar is a quick way to get one-click access to your favorite videos without opening a browser first. Depending on which browser you use, the process is slightly different.
Right-click the YouTube icon now visible on your Taskbar and select "Pin to taskbar." Method 2: Using Microsoft Edge (Install as an App)
Since YouTube does not have an official Windows desktop app, the best way to achieve this is by creating a Progressive Web App (PWA) or a browser-based shortcut using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
Chrome creates a desktop shortcut first, which you then pin to the taskbar. Open YouTube in . Click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.
Microsoft Edge provides a direct "Pin to taskbar" feature that works seamlessly. Open YouTube in . Click the three dots (...) in the top-right corner. Select More tools and then click Pin to taskbar . Confirm by clicking Pin when the pop-up appears. Method 2: Using Google Chrome (Create Shortcut)
If the icon looks like a generic browser logo, delete the shortcut and try the "Install as app" method mentioned above to get the official red YouTube logo. If you'd like, I can also show you how to: Set up to launch YouTube
Use to watch videos while working in other apps how to pin youtube to taskbar windows 10
Pinning YouTube to your Windows 10 taskbar is a quick way to get one-click access to your favorite videos without opening a browser first. Depending on which browser you use, the process is slightly different. If the icon looks like a generic browser
Right-click the YouTube icon now visible on your Taskbar and select "Pin to taskbar." Method 2: Using Microsoft Edge (Install as an App) Right-click the YouTube icon now visible on your
Since YouTube does not have an official Windows desktop app, the best way to achieve this is by creating a Progressive Web App (PWA) or a browser-based shortcut using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
Chrome creates a desktop shortcut first, which you then pin to the taskbar. Open YouTube in . Click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.
Microsoft Edge provides a direct "Pin to taskbar" feature that works seamlessly. Open YouTube in . Click the three dots (...) in the top-right corner. Select More tools and then click Pin to taskbar . Confirm by clicking Pin when the pop-up appears. Method 2: Using Google Chrome (Create Shortcut)