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Published by Brink
12-10-2008
| Quick Launch - Enable or Disable How to Enable or Disable Quick Launch in Windows 7 Information | | By default Quick Launch is disabled in Windows 7. This will show you how to enable or disable Quick Launch on the taskbar in Windows 7 as a toolbar with small or large icons. | | Note | | Quick Launch is used to open a program quickly from a shortcut on the taskbar. In this case in a toolbar The Quick Launch folder is located at the hidden system folder location (step 2) of: C:\Users\(user-name)\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch | | Tip | | If you have the issue of where the pinned Quick Launch used in this tutorial disappears on you after logging off and on or restarting the computer, then a workaround for this issue is to create a new folder, copy the shortcuts in the Quick Lauch folder above into the new folder, then pin the new folder to the taskbar instead just like the Quick Launch folder here. | | EXAMPLE: Default Windows 7 Taskbar EXAMPLE: Quick Launch Enabled on Right Side of Taskbar NOTE: This is the new Quick Launch toolbar with text and title, small icons, or large icons.    EXAMPLE: Quick Launch Enabled on Left Side of Taskbar NOTE: This is the new Quick Launch toolbar without text and title, and with small icons or large icons.  | OPTION ONE: |
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| Add Quick Launch |
1. Right click on a empty space on the taskbar and click on New Tool. (See screenshot below)
2. In the Folder line, type or copy the location below. (See screenshot below) %userprofile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch 3. Click on the Select Folder button. (See screenshot above) 4. You now have a Quick Launch toolbar on the taskbar. (See screenshot below) NOTE: Click on the arrow to see your Quick Launch shortcuts. 5. To Expand the Quick Launch Toolbar -A) Unlock the taskbar.
B) Left click on the dotted lines and hold, then drag it to the left or right to adjust to unhide all of the icons. Release the left click when done. (See screenshot below) C) Lock the taskbar. 6. To Remove Quick Launch Toolbar Icon Text or Title -A) Unlock the taskbar.
B) Right click on the Quick Launch toolbar title name, then uncheck the Show Text and Show Title by clicking on them. (See screenshot below step 5B)
C) Lock the taskbar. 7. To Have Small or Large Icons for Quick Launch Toolbar -A) Unlock the taskbar.
B) Right click on the Quick Launch toolbar title name, then click on View and select to have Large Icons or Small Icons. (See screenshot below step 5B)
C) Lock the taskbar. 8. To Have Quick Launch Toolbar on Left Side of Taskbar -A) Unlock the taskbar.
B) Left click on the dotted lines of the pinned taskbar programs of the left side and hold, then drag it to the right past the Quick Launch toolbar and release. (See screenshot below) C) The Quick Launch toolbar is now on the left side of the taskbar. (See screenshot below) D) Left click on the dotted lines of these and hold and drag them to make any adjustments to how you want them place on the taskbar. (See screenshot above)
E) Lock the taskbar. 9. Now that you have Quick Launch on the taskbar, you will need to save your current theme (step 4 at this link). NOTE: If you make any changes to your theme, you will need to save the theme afterwards, or you will lose Quick Launch the next time you restart the computer. 10. If you have a 32-bit Windows 7, then it has been reported that you may need to turn off UAC if Quick Launch is disappearing on you after every restart. | OPTION TWO: |
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| Remove Quick Launch |
1. Right click on a empty space on the taskbar and click on Toolbars and Quick Launch to uncheck and remove it from the taskbar. (See screenshot below)
That's it,
Shawn
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12-10-2008
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#1 | Windows 7 Ultimate x64/ Windows Vista Ultimate x64 Rockford, IL USA |
Thanks Shawn would have been nice if it wasn't disable to begin with.
| My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Compaq Presario/SR5113WM OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64/ Windows Vista Ultimate x64 CPU AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 1.9Ghz Motherboard Asus M2N68-LA Memory PNY Optima Memory DDR2 2GB 2x1 kit Graphics Card PNY Nvidia 8400 GS 256MB Sound Card On board RealTek Monitor(s) Displays Acer X163W LCD Screen Resolution 1366x768 Keyboard Standard 102 key with volume and sleep buttons Mouse Wireless Logitech LX7 PSU Dynex 400w Case Nothin Special Cooling Stock Hard Drives Western Digital 160 GB SATA 3G (3.0Gb/sec)
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12-10-2008
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#2 | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Retail Texas |
Hello mansrm81,
True, but with being able to pin items to the taskbar directly now I'm afraid that it will be a fading feature.
Shawn | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Retail CPU Core2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz 12MB Motherboard Gigabyte X48-DQ6 Memory 8 GB (4x2) DDR2 PC2-8500 1066 MHz Patriot Extreme Graphics Card BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889A Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 28" Hanns-G HG281DJB and 17" eMachines E17T4 Screen Resolution 28" 1920x1200 and 17" 1280x1024 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W Case Tagan El-Diablo Full Tower w/ 250 mm Front & 120 mm Rear fan Cooling Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme Copper CPU heat sink w/120 MM Hard Drives 2 x 750GB (RAID 0) Samsung HDD HD753LJ SATA 32MB Internet Speed 10.58 Mb/s Download and 1.12 Mb/s Upload Other Info Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
** Samsung CLX-3175FW Printer
** D-Link DIR-855 Router
** Motorola SB6120 Cable Modem
** ASRock ION 330 server |
12-10-2008
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#3 | Windows 7 build 6956 Sweden |
Before I saw this tut, I had already tried to make a new toolbar with the Folder named Quick Launch. And then after tried this tut, nothing thing happen, the Win just take my Quick Launch folder as it original's one and now whenever I delete it, the Quick Launch disappear too... | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Thinkpad T60 OS Windows 7 build 6956 CPU Core Duo 2Ghz Memory 2GB Graphics Card ATI Mobility x1400 Monitor(s) Displays 15'' Internet Speed 20 - 100megabyte/s |
12-10-2008
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#4 | Vista Ult 64 bit Seven Ult RTM x64 Maine, USA |

Quote: Originally Posted by natri23 Before I saw this tut, I had already tried to make a new toolbar with the Folder named Quick Launch. And then after tried this tut, nothing thing happen, the Win just take my Quick Launch folder as it original's one and now whenever I delete it, the Quick Launch disappear too... Same here. Moved the folder I created, log off/on, still no quicklaunch bar. Oh well, just put the folder in documents or wherever and create a new toolbar. Doesn't matter what it's called as long as I can drop files on the shortcut icon and have the program open with the files already opened. Can't do that with the icons pinned to the task bar. I've sent feedback about this. Would be nice to be able to drop files on the pinned icons and have the program open instead of just pinning the files to the list IMHO.
Gary | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS420 OS Vista Ult 64 bit Seven Ult RTM x64 CPU Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 2.40 gigahertz Memory Crucial Ballistix 4x2GB PC2 6400 Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS 256 MB Sound Card Creative SB X-Fi audio Monitor(s) Displays HP w2207 + HPvs15 Screen Resolution 1680x1050 + 1024x768 Keyboard Microsoft Comfort Curve Mouse MX Revolution Hard Drives 2-WD5000AAKS-500 GB
WD5000AAV-500 GB external Other Info Wacom Intuos 2 Graphics Tablet
Experience Index=5.5 |
12-10-2008
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#5 | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Retail Texas |
Hi Natri and Gary,
Were you guys able to get your Quick Launch working? | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Retail CPU Core2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz 12MB Motherboard Gigabyte X48-DQ6 Memory 8 GB (4x2) DDR2 PC2-8500 1066 MHz Patriot Extreme Graphics Card BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889A Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 28" Hanns-G HG281DJB and 17" eMachines E17T4 Screen Resolution 28" 1920x1200 and 17" 1280x1024 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W Case Tagan El-Diablo Full Tower w/ 250 mm Front & 120 mm Rear fan Cooling Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme Copper CPU heat sink w/120 MM Hard Drives 2 x 750GB (RAID 0) Samsung HDD HD753LJ SATA 32MB Internet Speed 10.58 Mb/s Download and 1.12 Mb/s Upload Other Info Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
** Samsung CLX-3175FW Printer
** D-Link DIR-855 Router
** Motorola SB6120 Cable Modem
** ASRock ION 330 server |
12-11-2008
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#6 | | Vista and now 7 in 32 and 64 bit. Denmark |
Fwiw. Hi Brink. According to Microsoft, the whole of the new taskbar is now merged into the quick launch. There is no need for a hack. Works for me!
Quote from the Microsoft Engineers:
"If one increases the size of Quick Launch, one must then determine what to do with the taskband. As previously discussed, we observed that under many scenarios of single-instance programs, launching and switching were equivalent. Hence, we decided to standardize this behavior and have program launchers turn into window switchers when they are launched. Effectively, we unified Quick Launch and the taskband. While some other operating systems have similar concepts, one difference with our approach is that our default experience always optimizes for a single representation on the taskbar. This means that regardless of a window’s state (e.g. minimized, maximized or restored) there are no new or duplicate buttons created. Also, the default taskbar doesn’t allow destinations to be pinned to the top-level which prevents duplication of a pinned file and a running window with that same file open. When we say there is “one button to rule them all” we’re serious. This approach to a single, unified button keeps the taskbar uncluttered and gives the person a single place to find what she’s looking for."
Last edited by davehc; 12-11-2008 at 11:54 PM..
| My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Three desktops and one laptop with good specs.. OS Vista and now 7 in 32 and 64 bit. |
12-11-2008
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#7 | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Retail Texas |
Yes, I agree Dave. I just added this for those that would still like to have a separate Quick Launch area anyway. | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Retail CPU Core2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz 12MB Motherboard Gigabyte X48-DQ6 Memory 8 GB (4x2) DDR2 PC2-8500 1066 MHz Patriot Extreme Graphics Card BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889A Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 28" Hanns-G HG281DJB and 17" eMachines E17T4 Screen Resolution 28" 1920x1200 and 17" 1280x1024 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W Case Tagan El-Diablo Full Tower w/ 250 mm Front & 120 mm Rear fan Cooling Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme Copper CPU heat sink w/120 MM Hard Drives 2 x 750GB (RAID 0) Samsung HDD HD753LJ SATA 32MB Internet Speed 10.58 Mb/s Download and 1.12 Mb/s Upload Other Info Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
** Samsung CLX-3175FW Printer
** D-Link DIR-855 Router
** Motorola SB6120 Cable Modem
** ASRock ION 330 server |
12-11-2008
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#8 | Windows 7 build 6956 Sweden |
We still have the Quick Launch working but actually it is a folder on my computer rather than the original one of Windows 7 | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Thinkpad T60 OS Windows 7 build 6956 CPU Core Duo 2Ghz Memory 2GB Graphics Card ATI Mobility x1400 Monitor(s) Displays 15'' Internet Speed 20 - 100megabyte/s |
01-04-2009
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Thanks for this great tutorial  But does anyone know how to add "send to quick launch" under mouse right-click when clicking on file? Must be some registry setting I guess. | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 CPU Intel Core 2 T8100 2100 MHz Memory 3GB DDR2 Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 Sound Card Realtek HD Audio Monitor(s) Displays Laptop 15.4" Screen Resolution 1680x1050 Mouse Logitech MX 610 All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:39 AM. |  |