The Community has you covered, @johnasullivan7.
Since QuickBooks Online is a browser-based program, there's no way to launch it directly from your Windows PC task bar. However, with Google Chrome, you can create a website shortcut that can be launched this way to expedite your log-in process:
Create a Desktop Shortcut for QuickBooks Online
- Open your browser, sign in to QuickBooks Online, and shrink the window so that the Desktop can be seen behind it.
- To the left of the URL address bar, you'll see either a QuickBooks icon, a Lock icon 🔒, or an ⓘ.
- Drag whichever icon you see to your Desktop to create a shortcut.
We also offer a guide on creating a QBO desktop shortcut for your benefit. Please keep in touch with me here if there's anything else you need, I want to make sure you're taken care of. Thanks for coming to the Community, wishing you and your business great success in all that you do.