Tip #4514 - Quick Launch in Vista
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Q:
Help! How can I add items to my Quick Launch Toolbar in Windows Vista?
I can't quite figure it out!
A:
Ah, yes, the Quick Launch Toolbar. It's one
of my favorite things ever! And up until just a few days ago, I really
missed it when working on some of the Windows Vista computers here
in the office. Like the person who asked today's question, I had a
hard time figuring out how to get my Quick Launch items in place.
I finally decided I couldn't take it any longer, so I went on a research
rampage and found some great information. So, when I saw this question
in my e-mail the other day, I knew I had to share my news with all
of you. Let's check it out!
Before
I go any further, I want to make sure everyone is clear on what the
Quick Launch Toolbar is. Basically, it's the set of icons that sit
right next to the Start button on your desktop. They sort of look
like mini icons, which makes it even more fun! The purpose of the
Quick Launch Toolbar is to give you a quicker option when it comes
to opening the applications you use most often on your computer. So,
what can you add to the Quick Launch Toolbar? Well, just about anything.
I usually just add the programs I use the most, but you can customize
yours however you want!
So, once you
decide what you want to add to your Quick Launch Toolbar, it's time
to work on getting it all set up. Here's how you do it!
1.) Click on the
Start button.
2.) From your
Programs list, find one you'd like to add to your
Quick Launch area.
3.) Right click
on the program and choose Add to Quick Launch.
That program will
then be added to your Quick Launch Toolbar for easy access. You can
then go back to your Programs list and add any others you'd like.
You won't be able to add every single one, but you should be able
to get the majority of your favorites set up.
Now, if you don't
like that method, there is an alternative. You can also drag
and drop your programs into the Quick Launch area. To do that,
find the one you want to move from your Programs list and then just
drag it down and drop it into the area right next to the Start button.
It will then automatically be added to your Toolbar. Or, if you ever
need to delete an item from your Quick Launch Toolbar, you can do
that by right clicking it and choosing Delete. Either
way you look at it, it's one of the easiest things you can do with
your Vista computer!
Here's
to taking the frustration out of one more Vista how-to. Enjoy!
~
Erin
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