Exiro Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 So I was trying to close an explorer window in this poorly designed Operating System called 'Windows XP' that I am forced to use due to hardware and software compatibility when Mr. so-called-'experienced' decided not listen to me. I didn't feel like being impatient for an OS failing in doing such a simple task, and decided to show this guy who's the boss and closed explorer.exe by force with the Task Manager. It worked, but I also lost my taskbar. However, I can still use alt + tab to go to another process and I can access 'Launch' to open any program I need. I think I like it better this way. Can anyone tell me what's the point of a taskbar again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayy lmao Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 It's a taskbar.This is what google is used for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzi Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 So I was trying to close an explorer window in this poorly designed Operating System called 'Windows XP' that I am forced to use due to hardware and software compatibility when Mr. so-called-'experienced' decided not listen to me. I didn't feel like being impatient for an OS failing in doing such a simple task' date=' and decided to show this guy who's the boss and closed explorer.exe by force with the Task Manager. It worked, but I also lost my taskbar. However, I can still use alt + tab to go to another process and I can access 'Launch' to open any program I need. I think I like it better this way. Can anyone tell me what's the point of a taskbar again?[/quote'] Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exyst Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 http://www.stardock.com/products/objectdock/ -Windows XP taskbar+Awesome Mac-style scroll bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.GhostRyder Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 It is the source of all major proiritys. Like the control panel or network connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzi Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 http://www.stardock.com/products/objectdock/ -Windows XP taskbar+Awesome Mac-style scroll bar. Docks are one of the main things I hate about Macs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yasu Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 You can also use windows+r and write "explorer". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemniscate Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 1- Don't use IE.2- The taskbar is there for people inexperienced with computers who don't know how to use hotkeys, if you know how to, there's really no point for having it there.I like it there just because I used to it, but if you want it gone, it's your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzi Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 1- Don't use IE.2- The taskbar is there for people inexperienced with computers who don't know how to use hotkeys' date=' if you know how to, there's really no point for having it there.I like it there just because I used to it, but if you want it gone, it's your choice.[/quote'] "there's really no point for having it there"lrn2pc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemniscate Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I use a PC, and I'm saying that you can function without the taskbar, lrn2readentirepost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzi Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I use a PC' date=' and I'm saying that you can function without the taskbar, lrn2readentirepost.[/quote'] "if you know how to, there's really no point for having it there" lrn2read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemniscate Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Exactly, again you misunderstand my post.I am saying that if you know how to find things without the taskbar, using the launch function, or other various hotkey functions, you don't need the taskbar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzi Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Exactly' date=' again you misunderstand my post.I am saying that if you know how to find things without the taskbar, using the launch function, or other various hotkey functions, you don't need the taskbar.[/quote'] No, you said "there's really no point in having it there". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemniscate Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Okay, since you seem to be incapable of correctly understanding my post, I am going to stop trying to explain it. On-topic: Thanks Maikitsu for the link, I had been meaning to download that, but was too lazy to find it myself, now I have it on my computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzi Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Okay' date=' since you seem to be incapable of correctly understanding my post, I am going to stop trying to explain it. On-topic: Thanks Maikitsu for the link, I had been meaning to download that, but was too lazy to find it myself, now I have it on my computer.[/quote'] Oh, I've understood all of your posts. It's just what you're saying now is different to your original post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥ ЅϯᵲåώӀӞ℮ᴙʀɣ−ɴɨɨ−ƈħåɴ ♥ Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 The task bar is part of Windows Explorer. Just reopen Task Manager, run a new program, and type in explorer or explorer.exe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BehindTheMask Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Exiro-san is a Mac user? T_________T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiro Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 1- Don't use IE. Thanks for the completely off-topic and irrelevant advice. Allow me to give completely off-topic and irrelevant advice in return. Don't bump your car into a tree. The task bar is part of Windows Explorer. Just reopen Task Manager' date=' run a new program, and type in explorer or explorer.exe.[/quote'] But when I do that, I get my taskbar back. Exiro-san is a Mac user? T_________T How'd you come to that conclusion? o.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomboi Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I force-closed explorer sometimes as well. Makes me have to reboot the computer when I do it. I hate windows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzi Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I force-closed explorer sometimes as well. Makes me have to reboot the computer when I do it. I hate windows... Win-R Explorer n00bs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BehindTheMask Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Exiro-san is a Mac user? T_________T How'd you come to that conclusion? o.0 So I was trying to close an explorer window in this poorly designed Operating System called 'Windows XP' that I am forced to use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiro Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Exiro-san is a Mac user? T_________T How'd you come to that conclusion? o.0 So I was trying to close an explorer window in this poorly designed Operating System called 'Windows XP' that I am forced to use Most of the time, when people are forced to do X, they also actually do X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥ ЅϯᵲåώӀӞ℮ᴙʀɣ−ɴɨɨ−ƈħåɴ ♥ Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 The task bar is part of Windows Explorer. Just reopen Task Manager' date=' run a new program, and type in explorer or explorer.exe.[/quote'] But when I do that, I get my taskbar back. And wasn't that what you were trying to achieve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon© Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 lrn2firefox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yasu Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 He's not talking about Internet Explorer ¬¬ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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