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Windows XP DESKTOP - Quick Launch

The quick launch is a section of the taskbar that allows you to have desktop icons always available. In addition, it has an icon that will automatically minimize all windows and show the desktop.

You can start any program in the quick launch by clicking on the icon.

By default we are adding Internet Explorer, GroupWise and MVS to the Quick Launch bar.
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To add icons to the quick launch you have to:
  • Unlock the taskbar by right clicking on it and selecting LOCK THE TASKBAR
  • Find the icon of the program you want to add to the quick launch.
  • Click and hold on the icon - This allows you to drag the icon to the quick launch bar.
  • Adjust the width of the bar by dragging the lines on the bar.
  • Right mouse click on the taskbar and lock the taskbar by selecting LOCK THE TASKBAR again .

  • Quick launch

    To delete programs from the quick launch bar:
  • Right click on the icon you want to delete.
  • Select delete from the menu.
  • You're done.

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    Example of a large quick launch

    Remember you can instantly access your programs from the quick launch without having to minimize or close all of the applications you have running.

    You can hold your mouse over an icon in the quick launch, and the name of the program will be displayed.
    Quick launch
    Windows XP Help Site Map:
    ESS QC 2596