Jerry Leventer

Have you ever wondered where Windows XP keeps all the Quick Launch Shortcuts?

Well, here it is:

Quick Launch Shortcuts
C:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

And here’s a handy list of definitions of Windows XP terminology:

Taskbar
The Windows XP Taskbar is the entire area that contains the Start button and the icons of all applications currently running on your desktop. You can enlarge the Taskbar by “grabbing” the top border with your mouse cursor (it will change to an up/down arrow) and dragging it up or down. You can enable the auto-hide feature, lock the Taskbar, and group active icons by right-clicking an empty area of the Taskbar and selecting the appropriate option.

Quick Launch Toolbar
The Quick Launch toolbar is the area on the Taskbar immediately to the right of the Start button. The Quick Launch toolbar can be enabled or disabled by right clicking an empty area on the Taskbar and selecting “Toolbars -> Quick Launch.”

System Tray
The Windows XP System Tray is the area on the Taskbar to the far right. This is where certain applications will keep an icon even if it isn’t currently running on the desktop. The system clock is also located here, if enabled. You cannot disable the System Tray.

[tags]Windows XP Terminology, Technical Tips, System Tray, Quick Launch Toolbar, Taskbar[/tags]