Taskbar Thumbnail Previews On or Off

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

An explanation of the Taskbar in Windows Vista

Remove the Quick Launch bar from the taskbar

Unlock the taskbar to change it, and relock it again to compact and assure it doesn’t accidently change

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

A look at the Start Menu in Windows Vista