- In the bottom right corner of the screen by the clock, click on the arrow and then choose Customize.
- To have the icon displayed at all times, locate the icon on the list and choose Show Icon and Notification under the options to the right of the icon.
- To have the icon displayed only when a notification is available, locate the icon on the list and choose Only Show Notifications under the options to the right of the icon.
- To have the icon hidden at all times, locate the icon on the list and choose Hide Icon and Notifications under the options to the right of the icon.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Changing Icons in the System Tray in Windows 7
This is a guide for changing the icons that display in the System Tray in Windows 7. If there are informational icons or unwanted icons that you want to remove, the following instructions outline how to modify the default settings:
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Personalize Windows 7: Icons and Start Menu
Windows 7 has several features that allow you to personalize your desktop for ease of use. In the Start menu, you can prioritize which programs you use most by adding the program to the Start menu list. The Taskbar also gives you the option of pinning your most popular programs on the desktop to access them quickly.
To add a program to the Start Menu:
1. Click on the Start icon.
2. Select All Programs
3. Choose the program and right-click on the program name.
4. In the menu, select Pin to Start Menu.
To remove a program from Start Menu:
1. Right-click on the program name.
2. Select Remove from this list.
To add program to Taskbar:
1. Click on Start icon.
2. Select All Programs.
3. Choose the program and right-click on the program name.
4. In the menu, select Pin to Taskbar.
To customize Taskbar and Start Menu options:
1. Right-click on the Taskbar and select Properties.
2. On the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties menu, click on the Taskbar tab. Here, you can change the position of the taskbar, icon size, and Aero Peek settings.
Under the Start Menu tab, you can organize how the links, icons and menus look from the Start Menu in addition to how many programs to display at a time.
The Toolbars tab gives you the option to add other toolbars to your desktop.
3. When complete, select Apply, then OK.
Reference:
Microsoft Support. Customize the Start menu.
http://bit.ly/clGDYF
Microsoft Windows Support. Windows Taskbar.
http://bit.ly/9Bhm2f
To add a program to the Start Menu:
1. Click on the Start icon.
2. Select All Programs
3. Choose the program and right-click on the program name.
4. In the menu, select Pin to Start Menu.
To remove a program from Start Menu:
1. Right-click on the program name.
2. Select Remove from this list.
To add program to Taskbar:
1. Click on Start icon.
2. Select All Programs.
3. Choose the program and right-click on the program name.
4. In the menu, select Pin to Taskbar.
To customize Taskbar and Start Menu options:
1. Right-click on the Taskbar and select Properties.
2. On the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties menu, click on the Taskbar tab. Here, you can change the position of the taskbar, icon size, and Aero Peek settings.
Under the Start Menu tab, you can organize how the links, icons and menus look from the Start Menu in addition to how many programs to display at a time.
The Toolbars tab gives you the option to add other toolbars to your desktop.
3. When complete, select Apply, then OK.
Reference:
Microsoft Support. Customize the Start menu.
http://bit.ly/clGDYF
Microsoft Windows Support. Windows Taskbar.
http://bit.ly/9Bhm2f
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