• By Erica Ho
    Jan 30, 2009 5:39 PM 22,123
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    Win 7 Tip: Miss Vista's Quick Launch? Here's How You Get It Back

    The taskbar in Windows 7 is a revamped combination of the previous Quick Launch and Vista's taskbar, but if you really, really miss Quick Launch, then keep reading.

    1. First, right-click on the taskbar and turn off "Lock the Taskbar."
    2. Right-click the taskbar, hover over Toolbars, and select New Toolbar.
    3. When it asks you to select a folder, enter this string: %userprofile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch
    4. Find Quick Launch (it may be on the right side of the taskbar), right-click the divider and disable "Show Text" and "Show Title." Make sure "Small Icons" is enabled.
    5. Drag the divider to rearrange Quick Launch on your taskbar (using left-click).
    6. Right-click and lock your toolbar again.

    You're welcome. I love you too. [MaximumPC]

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