Lock Windows 7 Quick Launch icons


  1. mkm1013
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    Lock Windows 7 Quick Launch icons


    I am new to Windows 7. In XP and Vista, the QL icons would stay on the left side of the taskbar, while the open programs populated across the taskbar. Is there a way to keep this setup? I do not like the look of the "always combine" option, preferring to see everything open until the taskbar is filled and then have the programs begin to stack/combine. However, with the "combine when full" option, the unopen icons get distributed between open program tabs. Thanks!
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  3. Mike Connor
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    This may be of help;

    7 Taskbar Tweaker - RaMMicHaeL's home page

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  4. Ztruker
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    Windows 10 Pro X64
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    See the 2nd post here by Ronnie Vernon: Please restore the Quick Launch.

    Mine looks like this:

    Lock Windows 7 Quick Launch icons-taskbar.jpg
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  6. Mike Connor
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    Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
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    Also, you could use this;

    Free Launch Bar - Free replacement for standard Quick Launch

    I use the "full" version,

    True Launch Bar • Superior replacement for standard Quick Launch

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  7. whs
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    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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    Quick Launch is less useful in Windows7 than in Vista. Plus, if you ever run the System File Checker, the tweak will get messed up. I found toolbars to be a more than adequate alternative, plus you can make a folder structure which helps the shortcut organization, especially if you have a lot of shortcuts (programs, webpages, files, system shortcuts). Toolbars - How to Use in Windows 7 and Vista
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