Re-grouping the Windows XP taskbar by using the registry

If you use a computer often open more than one application, it should cherish the space on the taskbar. However, no matter browsing the Web or using Office software, many times it is inevitable to open multiple windows, so that the Windows XP taskbar will be stuffed full.

The grouped taskbar feature of Windows XP now allows you to put the same or similar programs in a group so that users can select multiple program windows by clicking on a single Window icon. By default, Windows XP puts the first open program in front. However, by adjusting the registry entries, we can also optimize this combination.

Run Registry Editor, expand the [hkey_current_user/software/microsoft/windows/currentversion/explorer/advanced] branch in turn, and click on the menu bar. Edit → New →dword value command, name the DWORD value "TaskbarGroupSize".

Then double-click to change the key value of the DWORD:

0--windows XP will have the first open program in the front.

1--windows XP will put the largest program in the front.

2--windows XP will make a group of two or more windows of the same program.

3--windows XP will make a group of three or more windows of the same program.

After you have set up your own needs, close the Registry Editor and restart your computer, and the taskbar will be rearranged and grouped according to your requirements.