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taskbar

In computing, strip at the bottom of a Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, Vista, or NT screen containing icons (‘task buttons’) of all programs launched in the current session. The taskbar makes it possible to switch between applications simply by clicking the mouse on a task button.



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However, this assists in reducing the visual untidiness coming from the program titles of the taskbar, and it also allows turning to the icon-based system by shrinking the taskbar to its original size.
Among the new features in Windows 7 is a redesigned taskbar for launching programs and switching windows, enhanced ability to share files with other PCs, improved photo and video editing software and the ability to stream digital music or video to other devices.
Integration with Windows 7's Jump Lists -- a feature that would list recently-visited sites when Firefox's icon is right-clicked in the taskbar -- has been postponed and wasn't included with the beta.
 
 
 
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