pinned item list
The list of programs on the Start menu in the Microsoft Windows OS is divided into two parts: the programs displayed above the separator line (also known as the pinned items list) and the programs displayed below the separator line (also known as the most frequently used programs list). The programs on the pinned items list remain there and are always available for you to click to start them. You can add programs to the pinned items list. *
* [Source: Microsoft Web site – Start menu overview]
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