New-TaskbarCustomizationXML

1.0.0

This script automates the creation of a custom Taskbar layout XML file for Windows systems.
It allows users to select shortcuts and applications to be pinned to the Taskbar.
The script retrieves existing Taskbar shortcuts and installed applications, presenting them in graphical selection forms.
Selected items are then used to generate an XML file that defines the Task
This script automates the creation of a custom Taskbar layout XML file for Windows systems.
It allows users to select shortcuts and applications to be pinned to the Taskbar.
The script retrieves existing Taskbar shortcuts and installed applications, presenting them in graphical selection forms.
Selected items are then used to generate an XML file that defines the Taskbar layout.
It includes functionality to convert file paths to environment variable-based paths for portability.
The XML file is structured according to Microsoft's Taskbar layout schema.
The script ensures user-friendly interaction through Windows Forms and handles file creation and formatting programmatically.
It is designed for IT administrators or advanced users customizing Windows environments.
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Installation Options

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Install-Script -Name New-TaskbarCustomizationXML -RequiredVersion 1.0.0

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Package Details

Author(s)

  • Michael Frank

Tags

Taskbar XML Customization Windows PowerShell Script TaskbarLayoutModification.xml Layout Modification

Functions

Convert-PathToEnvVariable

Dependencies

This script has no dependencies.

FileList

Version History

Version Downloads Last updated
1.1.0 3 4/2/2025
1.0.0 (current version) 6 4/1/2025