Question About Jumplist Categories

I like using jumplist categories, but I hate the fact that I have to enable "recently opened items" to use them. I was wondering if there is a way to get jumplist categories without enabling recent items.

I'll show some screenshots of what I mean.


In the above screenshot, I have recent items enabled. If I disable recent items, the jumplist is wiped clean. While I am using a 3rd party program, the principle is the same across all applications. If any program has a category in its' jumplist, you won't be able to see it once you disable recent items.

The only way to even view a jumplist with recent items disabled, is to make a tasklist.


While I can use the jumplist feature by using tasklists, I want categories! Is there any possible way to tweak win7 to not rely on recent items for category support?

You con try this way ( I dont like jumplist).
BTW, to post a screenshot, use snipping tools to get shot, attach the shot using the paper clip (top right on the reply box).