How to add programs to the Quick Launch toolbar in Windows XP

By Drew Mathers | July 23, 2015

 

We will add the Windows Calculator, but other programs could be added in a similar fashion.

 

Display the Quick Launch toolbar

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1. Right click a blank area of the blue bar at the bottom.

 

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2. Select: Properties

 

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3. Check: [x] Show Quick Launch

 

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4. Click: [ OK ]

 

Copy the desired program icon

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1. Click: Start

 

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2. Click: All Programs

 

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3. Click: Accessories

 

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4. Right-click and drag calculator to Quick Launch toolbar

 

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5. Click: Copy Here

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