This article focuses on the 12 practical tips of the Windows XP operating system taskbar. These tips will make it easier and faster to use XP's taskbar. First, optimize the group XP taskbar
If you often open multiple applications when using the computer, you should cherish the space on the taskbar. However, no matter how much you browse the web or use office software, it is inevitable to open multiple windows, which will make the Windows XP taskbar full. Now, Windows XP's grouping taskbar function can put the same or similar programs in a group, so that users can select multiple program windows by clicking a window icon. By default, Windows XP will put the first open program in front. However, by adjusting the registry project, we can also optimize this combination. Run the Registry Editor, expand the [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\SOFTWARE\\MICROSOFT\\Windows\\CURRENTVERSIONEXPLORER\\ADVANCED] branch, click the "Edit → New → DWORD Value" command on the menu bar, name the DWORD value "TaskbarGroupSize", and then Double click and change the DWord key: 0 - Windows XP will put the oldest open program in front. 1 - Windows XP will put the biggest program ahead. 2 - Windows XP will group two or more windows of the same program. 3 - Windows XP will group three or more windows of the same program. After setting up according to your needs, close the Registry Editor and restart your computer, the taskbar will be rearranged and grouped according to your requirements. Second, put WMP on the taskbar
Right-click on the taskbar and select "Toolbar→Windows Media Play" to start WMP and minimize the WMP window. OK Now you can see the WMP control button on the taskbar. Third, automatically hide the desktop icon
Right-click on the taskbar and select "Toolbars→Desktop", press and hold the front of the desktop toolbar and drag to the left side of the window, right-click to set the auto-hide, you can also select "front-end display" to other Used in the window. Then right click on the desktop and select "Arrange Icons → Show Desktop Icons" to cancel the front of the page, so that the icons on the desktop will disappear. To use the desktop icon, point the mouse to the icon on the left side of the desktop and it will automatically appear, and it will disappear automatically when you leave. 4. Run the window on the desktop
Right-click on the blank of the taskbar in Windows XP and select “Toolbar→Address”. An “Address” toolbar will appear in the taskbar. Right click on the taskbar, click Unlock "√" in front of the taskbar, point the mouse to the front of the "Address" toolbar, press and drag to the top of the desktop to release, the "Address Bar" will appear above the desktop. Right-click on the front end of the "Address Bar" and select "Auto Hide" so that the address bar will be hidden. If you want to display the address bar in other windows, you can also select "Front Display". Now no matter what you are doing, just point your mouse at the top of the screen and the address bar will appear automatically. You can directly enter the path “D:/ME” and press Enter to open the corresponding folder directly. You can also enter the gpedit.msc runtime group. Strategy, enter regedit to open the registry editor, and so on, just like running a window. Even if you want to go online, you can enter the URL and press Enter to open the corresponding webpage directly. In addition, right-click on the front end of the "Address Bar" and select "Toolbar→New Toolbar". In the pop-up "New Toolbar" window, expand My Computer and select "C:\\Documents and Settings→ Morningstar→Favorites" to confirm You can add a favorite, click the ">>" icon after the favorites, and select the desired website from the favorites to go online directly. You can also add some common folders. 5. Really lock the XP taskbar
Q: The operating system installed on my computer is Windows XP Professional. After setting the “Lock Taskbar”, others can still unlock it through this setting. Is there any way to solve this problem? A: In Windows XP Professional, you can use Group Policy to achieve more advanced locking. The specific steps are as follows: (1) Select “Start→Run” with the mouse on the system desktop. (2) Type gpedit.msc in the "Open" field of the window and press Enter to start Group Policy. (3) Expand User Configuration → Administrative Templates → Taskbar and [Start] Menu, and then click “Lock Taskbar” in the right window and double-click the option with the mouse. (4) Select "Enabled" in the pop-up window, and then click the "OK" button. When you open the "Taskbar" property again, you will find that the "Lock Taskbar" option has become unselectable. Sixth, the taskbar suspended animation solution
Users who use the Windows XP operating system have encountered such a phenomenon: when you want to switch windows in the taskbar during the operation, suddenly found that clicking the icon in the taskbar has nothing to do. Just like the system crashes, this is the common taskbar in Windows XP that loses its response, and is also known as the "task of the taskbar." We can solve it in the following way. Windows XP's "Advanced Text Services" includes voice, handwriting and Chinese keyboard input services. Our commonly used input methods are also classified as advanced text services in Windows XP. However, some services, such as handwriting or voice functions, may conflict with some software, the most obvious reflection is that the taskbar is unresponsive. For example, when we clear the document record and click "OK" or open multiple IEs to quickly close, the taskbar suspended animation is likely to happen. In fact, there are not many people who use the voice and handwriting functions in the advanced text service. We can turn it off completely. Open the "Control Panel", click "Switch to Classic View", double-click "Regional and Language Options", click the "Language" tab in the dialog box, and then click the "Details" button in the "Text Service and Input Language" that opens. In the dialog box, click "Language Bar", select the "Close Advanced Text Service" option and save the settings. Since the Chinese input method is also part of the advanced text service, the result of closing the service is that the input method switch bar disappears. We can only use the shortcut key "Ctrl+Shift" to switch the input method. Seven, the taskbar "Desktop" show
After running multiple applications, there will be a lot of windows to cover the desktop. At this time, if you want to open the shortcut on the desktop, you must minimize all the windows before you can use the desktop. There is actually a way for you to quickly open the shortcut on the desktop, right click on the blank space on the taskbar, select the "Desktop" command in the "Toolbar" menu, right click on the taskbar again, then the desktop The "Show Text" and "Show Title" items are removed, and all shortcuts on the desktop will become icons on the taskbar. Eight, disable the "context menu"
Whether someone (especially a rookie) tampering with your computer, and messing up the taskbar, if you do not allow the "context menu" of the taskbar, this problem will not occur. Run "gpedit.msc" to open the group policy, click "User Configuration", "Administrative Template", "Taskbar and [Start] Menu", then double-click the "Block access to the taskbar's context menu" item in the right window. In the pop-up window "Settings", select "Enabled". In addition, we can also modify the registry to achieve this function, enter the following path "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\PolicIEs\\", create a new DWord value "NoTrayContextMenu" under the "Explorer" key value, set the value to "1" prevents access to the context menu of the taskbar. Nine, specify the number of "group similar" window
Group similar taskbar function can be automatically grouped when opening too many task windows, multiple windows opened by the same program will be folded into a button. We can specify the number of windows per group by modifying the registry. Open the Registry Editor and navigate to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced", and create a new DWord value "TaskbarGroupSize" in the right window, and set it to the desired number of windows. This function may cause some troubles when switching between multiple task windows. For example, when using QQ to chat with multiple people, when using IE to browse multiple web pages, it is very simple to disable this function. Right click on the "taskbar". In the blank space, select "Properties" in the pop-up menu, and remove the "Group similar taskbar button" option in the "Taskbar" tab.