Lock Windows 7 Quick Launch icons

[mkm1013]

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!

 

[Mike Connor]

This may be of help;

7 Taskbar Tweaker - RaMMicHaeL's home page

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[Ztruker]

See the 2nd post here by Ronnie Vernon: Please restore the Quick Launch.

Mine looks like this:

 

[Mike Connor]

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

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[whs]

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). http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/72092-toolbars-how-use-windows-7-vista.html