How to Revert to the Classic Taskbar on Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Step 1: Right-click the taskbar

   Select the option “Never combine.” , The changes will be reflected immediately.
   
   Now, you have small icons + labels on your active running programs! Click on “OK” to save these changes. ,,, The Quick Launch toolbar will immediately show up in the right side of the taskbar (next to the clock and notification icons.) , Click on "Lock the taskbar" to unlock it. , The Quick Launch toolbar should be right next to the Start button. , Uncheck “Show Title”.
   
   You’ll see that the “Quick Launch” label vanishes. , Uncheck “Show Text”.
   
   Upon doing so, you’ll see the labels disappear: the Quick Launch icons are all now neatly arranged into small icons. , Drag it to the left just before the Quick Launch toolbar.
   
   All done! Your taskbar is now reverted back to the old style! Hopefully this will boost your productivity within Windows 7!
2. 2

   Step 2: then click “Properties.” The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window will appear.

3. 3

   Step 3: Click on the option

4. 4

   Step 4: “Use small icons.”

5. 5

   Step 5: Click on the rectangle Under Taskbar buttons

6. 6

   Step 6: and a drop-down menu will appear.

7. 7

   Step 7: Click on “Apply” at the lower right portion of the Properties window.

8. 8

   Step 8: Right-click the taskbar

9. 9

   Step 9: hover to “Toolbars”

10. 10

    Step 10: then click “New toolbar…”

11. 11

    Step 11: Copy and paste this path into the location bar:  %appdata%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

12. 12

    Step 12: Click “Select Folder”.

13. 13

    Step 13: Right-click the taskbar.

14. 14

    Step 14: Click and hold on the dots near the Quick Launch Bar

15. 15

    Step 15: then drag it all the way to the left.

16. 16

    Step 16: Right-click on the dots near the Quick Launch Bar.

17. 17

    Step 17: Right-click on the dots near the Quick Launch Bar.

18. 18

    Step 18: Click and hold on the dots at the lower right side

19. 19

    Step 19: you’ll see the toolbar for your Active running programs.

Detailed Guide

About the Author