Unlock the taskbar to change it, and relock it again to compact and assure it doesn’t accidently change
An explanation of the Taskbar in Windows Vista
Auto arrange windows in helpful ways using the Taskbar
Auto hide the task bar, giving you more screen space
Enable the classic start menu used by default in Windows 95, 98, and 2000
Customize the Start menu, add and remove icons, choose what's displayed and more
Customize the taskbar - auto hide the taskbar, keep the taskbar on top or below other windows, group similar taskbar...
Dealing with open windows and programs from the taskbar
Delete icons found in the Quick Launch bar
Use larger icons in the Quick Launch bar
Rearrange the icons in the Quick Launch Bar
Use and/or clear the Recently Opened Files in the Start Menu
Adding shortcuts permanently to the Start Menu
Change the size and orientation of the Taskbar on the screen.
Create a new toolbar in the taskbar, choosing the folder of your choice
Remove the Quick Launch bar from the taskbar
Sometimes a window or application moves off the screen, making it hard if not impossible to move back. See how to...
The Quick Launch Bar Introduction and Explanation - it's helpful
If you don't see the Quick Launch Bar, enable it here
When you over your mouse over taskbar icons, thumbnail previews are displayed by default. Disable or enable this here.
A look at the Start Menu in Windows Vista
