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Title: Windows 7 Taskbar to Windows Vista Taskbar
Post by: simplyTechy100 on May 31, 2013, 09:55:41 PM
Do you miss the Windows Vista taskbar and want it back in Windows 7?
First, right click the Start button.
In the menu click Properties.
Go to the Taskbar tab and check Use small icons.
Click Apply and OK.
Your done!
Title: Re: Windows 7 Taskbar to Windows Vista Taskbar
Post by: soybean on June 01, 2013, 07:32:13 AM
Do you miss the Windows Vista taskbar and want it back in Windows 7?
No, I don't. 

First, right click the Start button.
In the menu click Properties.
Go to the Taskbar tab and check Use small icons.
Click Apply and OK.
Your done!
I had Vista for about 5 1/2 years but no longer have it since my laptop with Vista died.  But, I surmise you're primarily addressing taskbar icon size since you said "check Use small icons".  That, in my view, is a rather limited view of the taskbar.  Windows 7 taskbar has other features that the Vista taskbar simply does not have, such as jump lists and the ability to re-arrange icons by dragging with the mouse. 
Title: Re: Windows 7 Taskbar to Windows Vista Taskbar
Post by: simplyTechy100 on June 01, 2013, 07:40:34 AM
OK, stop...
I need a mod to lock the thread so there is no "talk" about anything.
Title: Re: Windows 7 Taskbar to Windows Vista Taskbar
Post by: soybean on June 01, 2013, 07:43:38 AM
ROFL.  What kind of "talk" were you expecting?
Title: Re: Windows 7 Taskbar to Windows Vista Taskbar
Post by: simplyTechy100 on June 01, 2013, 07:46:27 AM
 Soybean, do you have Windows 7 Professional or higher?
Do what it said in the main message, then follow:
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-disable-taskbar-jump-list-in-windows-7
Do what it said in the main message then read:
If you have Home Premium or lower, follow Method 1 of:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/159245-taskbar-enable-disable-moving.html
Or if you have Professional or higher, follow Method 2.
Title: Re: Windows 7 Taskbar to Windows Vista Taskbar
Post by: soybean on June 01, 2013, 08:06:38 AM
Well, you've expanded the discussion now beyond your first post, which only mentioned icon size. 

I guess some Windows 7 users may be interested in disabling jump lists.  But, I think most Win 7 users like jump lists.  I think it's a great feature. 

Regarding the second link you posted, it covers a different topic than my point about rearranging taskbar icons.  Your link explains how to disable moving the taskbar to a different location, which typically means to top, right side, or left side, instead of at bottom.  My comment in my previous post was on a different point; I was commenting about being able to rearrange taskbar icons/buttons within, or on, the taskbar; this would apply wherever the taskbar is located.
Title: Re: Windows 7 Taskbar to Windows Vista Taskbar
Post by: patio on June 01, 2013, 08:22:03 AM
No talking... :P
Title: Re: Windows 7 Taskbar to Windows Vista Taskbar
Post by: simplyTechy100 on June 01, 2013, 06:45:54 PM
Dear patio,
May you please lock the thread!
Title: Re: Windows 7 Taskbar to Windows Vista Taskbar
Post by: BC_Programmer on June 01, 2013, 09:57:27 PM
Dear patio,
May you please lock the thread!
Why? Because you said so?
Title: Re: Windows 7 Taskbar to Windows Vista Taskbar
Post by: simplyTechy100 on June 14, 2013, 06:51:01 PM
:3 It seems you ended the thread. In like almost 2 weeks haven't seen anyone talking.
Title: Re: Windows 7 Taskbar to Windows Vista Taskbar
Post by: patio on June 14, 2013, 07:19:58 PM
That's because i stated no talking above...
Title: Re: Windows 7 Taskbar to Windows Vista Taskbar
Post by: BC_Programmer on June 14, 2013, 08:11:26 PM
:3 It seems you ended the thread. In like almost 2 weeks haven't seen anyone talking.

"Hi, I have information"
"I dunno, I found problems with that information"
"Can a mod please lock this thread discussion is not allowed, so decrees me, the glorious OP!"
*thread is forgotten*
"WOW SURE IS QUIET IN HERE, SURE WOULD BE TERRIBLE IF PEOPLE WERE TO START DISCUSSING THINGS AGAIN"
Title: Re: Windows 7 Taskbar to Windows Vista Taskbar
Post by: Salmon Trout on June 14, 2013, 11:51:55 PM
"Like almost 2 weeks" is a different way of saying "13 days", I suppose.
Title: Re: Windows 7 Taskbar to Windows Vista Taskbar
Post by: blackrainbow on June 17, 2013, 05:32:54 AM
so what thing be we dessuccing in this thread :) i have many things
Title: Re: Windows 7 Taskbar to Windows Vista Taskbar
Post by: simplyTechy100 on August 04, 2013, 04:56:48 PM
O_O What the? I know it might be :) but I hear 1 person voting a :(. Later on my message will be edited. But sorry, can't find any links for disabling taskbar icon shuffle. Sorry :(
Title: Re: Windows 7 Taskbar to Windows Vista Taskbar
Post by: patio on August 04, 2013, 04:58:38 PM
Clear as Mud now...