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Get a Vista style taskbar in Windows 7
Created: 01/21/2009
Video description: Some folks just prefer the old ways. Here's how to get rid of that new fangled taskbar.

Get a Vista style taskbar in Windows 7 Video Transcript

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>> One of the cool things about Windows 7 is the more icon-focused and, dare I say, OS10-like, taskbar. But if you're an old fogie like me who has preferred the Windows 95 taskbar for ages, what do you do? I'm Tom Merritt with a quick tip for getting that old fashioned feel in the Windows 7 taskbar. Right click on the taskbar and choose " properties". Check "use small icons". Under the taskbar buttons, change the selection to "combine when taskbar is full". It's no Win98, but it will have a more familiar feel for you. That's it for this quick tip. I'm Tom Merritt, cnet.com

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