Windows 7 Customisation

Want the performance and stability of Windows 7, but you don't want to relearn Windows when you have gotten used to Windows 95/98/200/XP or even Vista.

 

Kimberly has been working hard to customise Windows 7's user interface so that it comes close to matching that of the previous versions.

 

I have successfully found the combination so you no longer have to put up with the clunky new look.  Plus as a bonus, this new Customisation actually uses some of the features that Windows 7 offers, so you get the best of both worlds.

 

This screenshot (Click to view larger) shows the Windows 7 Start Menu and Customised Toolbar and Desktop Icons.

 

This customisation gives you a quicker way of accessing your favourite programs and doing things like copy files and folders to and from your computer.

 

 

 
The screenshot to the right shows the Programs folder that has been sorted and given some structure. This allows you to easily locate your important programs and accessories.

 

I will be doing a more in-depth explanation in the future.

 

 

Here are some quick useful tips:

Get back Quick launch:

1. On the Taskbar, Right Click, Select Lock the taskbar to remove the tick.

2. On the Taskbar, Right Click > Toolbars >New  Toolbar, Paste the Following into where it says folder.
%AppData%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

3. Drag it to the far left.

4. On the newly created Quick launch Bar Right Click, choose Show text, Show title to remove their ticks.

5. On the newly created Quick launch Bar Right Click, View > Large Icons.  (Unless you prefer small icons)

6. Right-Click on the taskbar and select properties
7. In the "Taskbar Buttons" drop-down menu, select "Never Combine" and hit "OK"
8. Remove all of your pinned programs
9. Drag and drop the hidden system tray icons to the taskbar
 

Add an Linked Applications Menu:

1. On the Taskbar, Right Click > Toolbars >New  Toolbar, Paste the Following into where it says folder.

2. Navigate to: Local Disc (C:) > Program Data > Microsoft > Windows > Start Menu > Programs > Applications
3. Choose Select Folder.

4. On the newly created Quick launch Bar Right Click, choose Show text, Show title to remove their ticks.

5. On the newly created Quick launch Bar Right Click, View > Large Icons.  (Unless you prefer small icons)

6. Now Drag your most used Icons to what order you want them on the new Applications Taskbar.

7. On the Taskbar, Right Click, Select Lock the taskbar to Add a tick and lock the toolbar in place.