If you don't like the new Windows 7 taskbar and finding it difficult to navigate then you can restore back to your standard taskbar. Right click on taskbar -> Properties -> Set Taskbar Buttons to Never combine or Combine when taskbar is full.
In order to restore back to the old Quick Launch toolbar, Right click on the taskbar > Toolbars > New Toolbar type
%userprofile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch
in the folder box and click Select Folder.
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