In Windows 2000 and later, how do I use the Quick Launch bar?

The Windows Quick Launch bar is available in Windows 2000 (with Service Pack 3), Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. The Quick Launch bar allows you to create easily accessible shortcuts to commonly used programs.

Show the Quick Launch bar

To show the Quick Launch bar, follow the appropriate directions below:

Windows XP

1. Right-click an empty area on the Taskbar, and then click Properties.
   
   
2. From the Taskbar tab, select the Show Quick Launch checkbox.
   
   
3. Click Apply to apply your changes, and then click OK to close the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box.

Windows 2000

1. Right-click an empty area on the Taskbar.
   
   
2. Click Toolbars. If you don't see the Toolbars option, uncheck the Lock the Taskbar checkbox.
   
   
3. Click Quick Launch, and then click OK.

Add applications to the Quick Launch bar

From your desktop or the Start menu, open My Computer. Click the icon for the program that you want to add, and then drag it to the Quick Launch area on the Taskbar (located to the right of the Start menu).

This information has been adapted from Microsoft Help and Support article 822573.

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