Harry Potte for PresidentNov 14th, 2007 - 13:27:41
You know, this was EXACTLY what I was looking for! It was possible to change the number needed for Taskbar's Group Similar function in WinXP by using Tweak It. but to do the same thing in Vista gave me problems. Let's hope it works... Thanx!
I found a 'registry script' that adds about the same thing, but also puts in different configs, like instead of changing the number from 2 to 3 or whatever, it has already included like 2,3,4,5,7,10, etc. within the registry. Does anyone know how one would be able to use these, i.e. pick one of them without having to go and edit the registry, as it seems like a good idea. I just don't know where to look to see if I can use these, or if maybe the author only intended for us to use one?
While we're kind of on the subject, we use Vista with multiple logins. Many times when I go to log in, the little bar that adjusts where the quick-launch icons go is WAY over to the right, so when that happens I get a lot of automatic grouping! I don't like that, and have been searching for any kind of hacks that will work. If you don't know what I'm talking about, look right beside the start 'orb' (as many call it) at the bottom left, and most people will have at least a few icons there if they use the quick-launch feature at all. There is usually a bar there that you can use to 'bunch up' the icons and a flyout is created for the now unvisible icons there. Every time this happens I have to drag it all the way back over there so I can see what windows are open. I tried locking the taskbar, which makes the bars go away, however many times it STILL does the same thing, and I have to unlock the taskbar to move that darned thing back again. So, that's not a option. I was hoping for a registry solution to this, but so far haven't even found anyone complaining of this same problem. If anyone knows where I can find some answers, thanks in advance, I'd really appreciate it!
What a lifesaver. And how dull for M'soft to not have included this. Now I know why I not only held off using Vista until I had to (new employer requires it) - this simple kind of stuff has driven me crazy.
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