See Desktop Shortcuts On Windows 8 Taskbar (Non-Metro)
You are a desktop user and want to see all of your desktop shortcuts on the Windows 8 taskbar? Nothing easier than that.
1. Open the regular Windows 8 desktop by clicking on the Desktop user tile
2. Right-click on the taskbar and select Toolbars, Desktop
3. You can now access all desktop shortcuts using the Desktop toolbar:
- Cheers!