Some essential tips for Windows 7 / Vista
Posted: 12 Dec 2009, 20:36
Configuring the QL Toolbar in Windows 7.
By default, Windows 7 has it disabled. After following steps i now have the same quicklaunchbar as i had in Vista.
Adding the Quick Launch Toolbar in Windows 7: (source)
By default, Windows 7 has it disabled. After following steps i now have the same quicklaunchbar as i had in Vista.
Adding the Quick Launch Toolbar in Windows 7: (source)
- Right click the Taskbar and select Toolbars > New Toolbar.
- In the Choose A Folder window, navigate to:
- C:\Users\*your* username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch.
- Click Select Folder.
This will add the Quick Launch Toolbar to the right side of the Taskbar.
- Right click the Taskbar and make sure that it is Unlocked.
- On the Left Side of the Quick Launch Toolbar you will see 3 vertical rows of Dots. This is the Toolbar Handle. Use the mouse to grab that handle and drag the QL toolbar as far to the left as it will go.
- Next, grab the Handle for the Taskbar Icons and drag it as far to the right as it will go.This should switch the toolbars.
- Next, drag the QL toolbar to the left as far as it will go. This should place it next to the Start Button. Right click an empty spot on the QL toolbar and remove the check marks from 'Show Text' and 'Show Title'.
- Finally, carefully drag the Taskbar Icons to the left until the QL toolbar is the size you prefer. Of course you can add any program from the Start menu to it.
- Right click the Taskbar and select 'Lock the Taskbar'.