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Create a new folder anywhere and put your quick launch shortcuts in it.
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Right-Click on the blank area in your taskbar and select Toolbars -> New toolbar…
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Select the folder that you created in Step 1.
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Right-Click on the blank area in your taskbar and uncheck Lock the taskbar.
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Right-Click on the 3 x 6 dots in your taskbar and uncheck Show Text & Show title.
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Drag the first 3 x 6 dots in your taskbar and drop it to the left corner of your taskbar.
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To change its width just move the second 3 x 6 dots in your taskbar.
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Right-Click on the blank area in your taskbar and check Lock the taskbar.
Now you will have the classic old Windows XP/Vista styled quick launch back in Windows 7.