You might have heard about the Windows 7 Taskbar which will change the interface and functionality of the Windows Taskbar quite a bit. One of the changes is the iconized taskbar which no longer displays the names of the folders and programs by default. It looks similar to the Quick Launch bar. The advantage of this interface change is that it is possible to squeeze additional icons on the taskbar.
Windows 7 Taskbar Iconizer is a implementation of that feature for Windows XP. It basically changes the way the folders and programs are displayed in the Windows Taskbar from their default view to a view where only icons are displayed. The program does that only on vertical taskbars. If you have customized the position of the Windows Taskbar to be on the left or right side of the desktop then you will not see a difference.
The only real gain is that additional folders and programs fit into the taskbar. Items are automatically grouped which adds even more space to the Taskbar.
The software program is portable and a restart is required after making the changes. The same program has to be used to revert the changes again.
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This feature is already being work on in KDE:
http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=168855
In fact, this is the first Windows 7 screenshot that I have seen. It looks _exactly_ like KDE 4, really, I thought that was a KDE screenshot.
I’m surprised to see software to do this when in fact it’s a simple registry hack that has been about for at least a couple of years at Kellys Corner.
That’s probably largely caused by the kinda “messy” system of Kelly’s Corner. A fantastic site with a horrible layout and usability.
@nightflyer
My first impression too!
If you want to make life easier for beginners why not just publish the registry script?
Maybe the coders just geting his feet wet here? Heck I remember my first program was a desktop clock, I’m still no pro but I really think you have to weigh up the validity of what your doing if it’s for anything more than practice.
nice find, i’ll try it out.
win7′s new taskbar is a real pleasure to use, it’s a shame this is just a visual approximation…
@nightflyer & @womble – looked on Kelly’s Corner but didn’t find the registry hack you refer to. Care to give a little more information so I can find it?
Not sure it’s what nightflyer & womble were talking about, but I found some registry hack here: http://www.askvg.com/get-windows-7-iconized-icon-only-taskbar-feature-in-windows-xp-and-vista/
I didn’t tried it yet.