Q: My computer groups several windows into a single button. For example, if I have several Word Documents open, they are all grouped together on a single button on my Taskbar. I noticed that on some of my coworker’s computers, each Word Document gets its own button. How can I change my computer to do the same?

 

A: Here’s how:

1. Right Click the 'Start' button

2. Select 'Properties' from the menu

3. Click the 'Taskbar' tab

4. Unselect 'Group similar Taskbar buttons'

5. Click 'Apply'

6. Click 'OK'

 

Q: I noticed that after my latest Windows update my Internet Explorer changed. More importantly, I can’t get onto my bank’s website. Can you help me with this?

 

A: You may have had a new version of Internet Explorer (Version. 7) download and install on your computer when you received your Microsoft Windows updates last month. This new version certainly updates some of the aesthetics, but personally I don't see anything too different in terms of features over Internet Explorer Version 6 that make it a must have. But, since we are a slave to Microsoft…

 

With Internet Explorer 7, you may have some difficulty trying to view your favorite websites.  Well, since there isn't really a way to make each website work with the Internet Explorer version 7 (that is the job of the webmaster at that organization), you can just delete it and Windows will revert back to Internet Explorer Version 6. Here's how:

 

1. Start > Control Panel

2. Add/Remove Programs

3. Select 'Windows Internet Explorer 7'

4. Select 'Remove'

5. Restart your computer

-Internet Explorer 6 is now your default browser.

 

If you liked the way Version 7 worked, but were having difficulty you can download Mozilla Firefox. A free alternative to Internet Explorer at: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/.