The beta version of Windows 7 does not have the Windows 7 Taskbar enabled by default (it actually looks like Vista's Taskbar). This tutorial will show you how to enable the new Windows 7 Task bar. This is how it looks like.
Warning:
Spoiler :
This only works on Windows 7 Build 6801.
32 bit (x86) Windows 7
If you are using a 32-bit version of Windows 7, download from here:
64 bit (x64) Windows 7
If you are using a 64-bit version of Windows 7, download from here:
Copy the file: unlockProtectedFeatures.exe to the C:\Windows directory.
Copy everything in the code box below to notepad.
Code:
takeown /f %windir%\explorer.exe
cacls %windir%\explorer.exe /E /G %UserName%:F
taskkill /im explorer.exe /f
cd %windir%
start unlockProtectedFeatures.exeSave it as unlock.bat, make sure it has a .bat extension. Save it anywhere, your desktop for example.
Double click unlock.bat >> Select Unlock Protected Features >> Click Launch
Your new Windows 7 taskbar will now be enabled.
Code and feature provided by:
http://www.withinwindows.com/2008/11/02/flashy-windows-7-bits-protected-by-elaborate-scheme-workaround/