Right-click an empty area of the taskbar → Taskbar settings .
Right-click the new shortcut → Properties . windows 11 taskbar add folder
Clicking the icon opens File Explorer directly to that folder. Method 2: Add a Folder Toolbar (Classic Style) This adds a dropdown menu of your folder’s contents directly from the taskbar. Right-click an empty area of the taskbar →
Turn ON the option: "Show desktop toolbar" or "Select the corner of the taskbar to show more icons" (depends on your update). If missing, use this alternative: use this alternative: