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micromos

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    Task bar
    « on: January 19, 2012, 06:50:00 PM »
    I am trying to get use to using Windows 7 systems after having XP.  Can anyone tell me how to place an icon on my task bar at the bottom of my screen for "My Documents" and "Desktop".  Currently, I have to minimize whatever I have up to get to my desktop and to "My Documents" shortcut icon on my desktop.  Thx, Micromos
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    Re: Task bar
    « Reply #1 on: January 19, 2012, 07:08:01 PM »
    Desktop aready exists as a blank square all the way to the right...
    For any others  just rite clik the tasklbar/select new toolbar and pick your choice...
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    Re: Task bar
    « Reply #2 on: January 19, 2012, 07:21:16 PM »
    Quote from: micromos on January 19, 2012, 06:50:00 PM
    I am trying to get use to using Windows 7 systems after having XP.  Can anyone tell me how to place an icon on my task bar at the bottom of my screen for "My Documents" and "Desktop".  Currently, I have to minimize whatever I have up to get to my desktop and to "My Documents" shortcut icon on my desktop.  Thx, Micromos

    Do you mean a "Show desktop" button, or do you mean the older functionality that allowed you to add a "Explorer band" that would allow you to popup a menu consisting of all the items in a specified folder (such as the desktop)?

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    Re: Task bar
    « Reply #3 on: January 20, 2012, 12:56:25 AM »
    Just right-click taskbar and choose Properties -Toolbars tab and checkmark Desktop. Hit Apply. Or  Properties - Toolbars and checkmark Desktop.
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