How to make Windows 7 taskbar like Windows Vista

By , on March 31st, 2009

As we’ve seen, Windows vista has a whole revamped taskbar. Windows Vista, still follows the old kind of taskbar which we’ve been seeing since the initial version of Windows. Because of this reason, lot of people are not comfortable using the new taskbar. Or some guys are not ready to accept the changes. So for them, here’s tip to change Windows 7 taskbar similar to Windows Vista. But functionally it’s not really similar to windows Vista, it’s ‘almost a replica’ of it.

What you’re seeing above is an original Windows 7 taskbar. Windows provides ways to modify it’s appearance.

Right Click on taskbar->Properties. From the appearing dialog, chose “User Small Icons” (it’s again according to your convenience). The also opt for “Combine when toolbar is full” option from Toolbar buttons combo. See the image below.