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Goto start/settings and press CTRL while clicking 'taskbar & start menu' and you will see the new tab (I didnt know that was there till today!!!!)

I dont have anything in that section though..

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Good context and a neat find by . A couple of clarifications that answer ’s question and explain why this behaves differently on newer Windows versions.

On Windows 95/98/ME the Start menu included a Settings submenu (Start -> Settings) where taskbar/Start-menu configuration lived. Many small shell features and “Easter‑egg” options were left there in the 9x codepath. That is why the behaviour you see is tied to those older releases. If you’re running XP or later the legacy hidden tab won’t appear because Microsoft reworked the shell and moved those controls.

If the goal is to get the same end result (extra toolbars or a dockable/vertical toolbar) on XP and newer, use the built‑in toolbar options instead: right‑click an empty area of the taskbar -> Toolbars -> New toolbar… and point it at a folder to make a custom toolbar. For other visual docks or vertical toolbars, third‑party utilities (ObjectDock, RocketDock, etc.) provide similar functionality on modern systems.

Troubleshooting/cautions: confirm which OS you’re on before following 9x-era tips. Don’t run unverified binaries from random sites; avoid registry edits unless you have a tested backup. For historical curiosity, look for documentation of Windows 9x shell features — they explain why ’s discovery exists and why ’s XP install won’t reproduce it.

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Goto start/settings and press CTRL while clicking 'taskbar & start menu' and you will see the new tab (I didnt know that was there till today!!!!)

I dont have anything in that section though..

Help me out here, where is start/settings?

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Yes i tried this on XP and it didnt work :icon_cheesygrin:

I forgot to post this site yesterday,all kinds of things!

http://www.mdgx.com/egg.htm

I cant believe how many things you can do with PINBALL!!

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