How to turn the Quick Launch Toolbar back on in Windows 7

In Windows 7 there are some shortcuts that won’t pin directly to the taskbar such as:

–  Shortcuts to web pages
–  Shortcuts to folders

The Quick Launch Toolbar found in Windows XP and Vista resolved this issue and can still be found in Windows 7 if you enable it. To turn on the Quick Launch Toolbar in Windows 7 simply follow the steps outlined below.

1. Right click the Taskbar, select Toolbars > New Toolbar
    
2. In Folder (text box) enter     %AppData%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch
3. Click the Select Folder (button)
   
   A quick launch bar is now visible on the right side of the taskbar
4. To hide the quick launch text and titles, right click on Quick Launch
5. De-select Show Text and Show Title
    
6. Select and drag the Quick Launch Toolbar (dotted separator) to the preferred position.
   
   TIP: If the quick launch tool bar does not move right click the Taskbar and de-select Lock the Taskbar
7. Select and drag required icons to the Quick Launch Toolbar to create shortcuts
8. To increase icon size right click the quick launch toolbar, select View | Large Icons