Q: How to pull Link toolbar off taskbar?


  1. Posts : 2
    Win7
       #1

    Q: How to pull Link toolbar off taskbar?


    I want to setup a Link toolbar on the right side of my screen to hold shortcuts. I can do this in WinXP by ripping a Link toolbar off the taskbar and sticking it to the right side of the screen.

    Problem with Win7 is I can't seem to rip a Link toolbar off the taskbar. Can this be done?

    I don't want to use StarDock ObjectDock or anything like that. A simple Link toolbar with auto-hide enabled is all I need.

    Last edited by SmokeyMoe; 26 Jan 2009 at 16:26. Reason: fix animation
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  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hi SmokeyMoe, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    You could create a new folder somewhere to use to create a new taskbar toolbar with for the shortcuts. You would then just place any shortcut you like in the new folder to be displayed in the toolbar.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  3. Posts : 2
    Win7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for replying Shawn.
    Solution is ok, but I'd prefer to have a sidebar with big multi-column icons as shown in the XP screenshots above^^. I will live with taskbar only limitation if need be, or will force myself to use a commercial dock if no alternative can be found.

    Last edited by SmokeyMoe; 26 Jan 2009 at 17:18. Reason: typing error
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  4. Posts : 27
    Windows 7 Beta/XP-Pro SP3
       #4

    Use Stardock Object Dock for instance. Very customaizable, looks good and a base version is free.

    Greetz,
    GHad
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  5. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #5

    No problem SmokeyMoe, but the only way to get what you want exactly is with a 3rd party program.
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  6. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Enterprise x64
       #6

    Sorry for bringing this up, but i was looking for a way to detach a new toolbar from taskbar but i ended up with the conclusion that Brink gave.. It's not possible. MS removed the function. So the only solution to my prob was on this video i made so i can show the function of the old XP behavior to the new 7 restriction.





    Ps. Kudos to 7forums where given cause i want more people to find the right place for help.
    I used a software unfamiliar to me so i tried to do my best.
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