Adding a toolbar to the top of the screen????

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  1.    #1

    Adding a toolbar to the top of the screen????


    I just installed windows 7.

    In vista, xp and windows 2000 I added a second tool bar to the top of the screen which had all my quick launch icons and an address bar for quick website entry.

    In XP I could create a bar at the top of the screen by pulling the quick launch or address bar out of the task bar and then placing it at the top of the screen.

    In vista I could create a bar at the top of the screen by dragging a folder to the top of the screen for a second.

    Window 7 removed both of these methods. Can I get it back?

    If not, this is a deal breaker and windows 7 is garbage.

    Example Triple monitor setup with secondary toolbars at the top of the screen in vista:


    Thank you.
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  2. Posts : 4
    windows xp
       #2

    Can you not just right click that taskbar and select the toolbar as stated here: How To Add and Remove Toolbars in Windows 7 - HowToInWindows.com

    ...then drag it to the top of the screen?
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  3.    #3

    In XP doing this would allow me to drag the toolbar off the taskbar. Attempting to drag it off in windows 7 only results in it slideing left or right (wider or thinner) on the taskbar.
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  4. Posts : 4
    windows xp
       #4

    Are you sure the taskbar is unlocked?
    I know selecting the edges of the taskbar (the dotted lines) adjust the width. You aren't clicking on the edge are you?
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  5.    #5

    Taskbar is unlocked, which is why I can move the item (which in this case is an address bar) back and forth.

    To clarify, I don't want to move the entire taskbar to the top of the screen.

    When you right click on the taskbar you can add a "toolbar". I want to remove the "toolbar" and place it at the top of the screen like I could in XP and Vista.

    Do you have window 7? Can you do it? If you can, can you take a photo of it so I know did it?
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  6. Posts : 4
    windows xp
       #6

    I do not have windows 7 so I can't.
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  7. Posts : 222
    Windows 7 x64
       #7

    I have tried creating a new toolbar and tried dragging the new toolbar off the taskbar. Can't be done. I searched for this feature and I believe Microsoft took this out of Windows 7.
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  8. jav
    Posts : 713
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86 SP1
       #8

    Unfortunately I think it has been removed

    Maybe you can try one of those for your other monitors:
    Stardock ObjectDock
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    Circle Dock: Download Circle Dock

    I know they aren't Windows native toolbars and you will had to install them, but it''s better then nothing.
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  9.    #9

    Mother ****er!

    This is equivalent to buying a pair of jeans that makes my ass look good, but unfortunately results in the removal of my penis.

    **** you Microsoft.

    Thanks for all your help guys!
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  10. Posts : 2,292
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #10

    Get a life and adopt to changes. Poke around and you'll find even better features for what you want to do.
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