How to put calculator on Windows taskbar

[hellbent4leather]

The calculator used to be visable on the left of my taskbar (just to the right of Start). Now, in order to reach it I need to first click on the double arrow button.
When that drop-down menu pops up, that is where my calculator now is. How can I get it placed back onto the taskbar (at the left) so it is viewable? There are currently 3 other icons showing on the left part of the taskbar, two of which aren't needed there. Thank you!

 

[Jerry Fletcher]

Maybe a silly idea but have you tried clicking right mouse on taskbar, select Properties, Lock main panel (first checkbox) on Main Panel tab?

 

[tigsounds]

First, make sure the taskbar is not locked...

Right-click the taskbar, "Lock the Taskbar" (un-check).

Now,
Notice there is a small, vertical line just to the right of the double-arrow.. Click on, and drag that vertical line to the right slightly to make room for the quick-launch icons to all show.