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Using the Quick Launch Bar

The Quick Launch Bar is available in Windows 98, ME, XP, NT and 2000. (It is not standard in Windows 95, but is added if you update to Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher.) It's usually located next to the Start Button (though it may be turned off or moved).

The Quick Launch Bar is essentially a set of shortcuts that are easily accessible from the Taskbar. One click on any icon in the Quick Launch Bar starts the associated program. During Installation, some programs automatically add an icon to the Quick Launch Bar. However you can add, move, or delete the icons, modifying the Quick Launch Bar to meet your needs.

If you do not have a Quick Launch Bar, you may need to turn it on. Right-click on your Taskbar.  A menu appears.  In the menu, left click on Toolbars, then left-click on Quick Launch. It is possible to move your Quick Launch Bar by clicking the grey bump or dotted line at the beginning of the bar and dragging it to the right side of the task bar.

	Windows 98/ME
	Windows XP

Adding Icons	Click & drag any shortcut icon from the desktop to the Quick Launch Bar. A heavy black line shows where the new icon will fall.
Deleting Icons	Right click on the icon to be deleted and choose Delete from the menu.
Moving Icons	Click and drag the icon within the Quick Launch Bar. The heavy black line indicates the new position. If dragged off of the Quick Launch Bar entirely, the shortcut is placed on the desktop.
Extending the Bar	Click and drag the right edge of the bar further into the taskbar. Some users like to show more than the four default icons. If there are more icons than are visible, two small arrows (>>)appear on the right edge of the bar (as shown in the Windows XP example above).
Unlocking the Bar	In Windows XP, you must unlock the bar before extending or moving it.  To unlock the taskbar, right click on the task bar and remove the checkmark next to the "Lock the Taskbar" option.
Turning the Bar On or Off	Right click the taskbar.  Left-click on Toolbars, then left-click on Quick Launch to toggle the Quick Launch Bar on and off.

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