Windows 11 doesn't have the old-school "Quick Launch" bar enabled by default, but you can recreate that high-speed workflow easily. ⚡ The Modern "Quick Launch"
In Windows 10 and 11, Microsoft replaced it with . But many users still prefer the old behavior—especially because Quick Launch doesn’t combine multiple windows into one icon. windows 11 quick launch
She opened Task Manager. Nothing unusual. Ran a full Defender scan. Clean. Windows 11 doesn't have the old-school "Quick Launch"