Taskbar and Rainmeter

Sight-

184 Posts

May 02 2011 17:03 GMT

Before I begin, I did use the search feature as well as google. Perhaps my search skills are somewhat lacking, but I do not resort to posting because of a lack of effort.

Anyways. When I see pictures of people who use Rainmeter they often have cool-looking taskbar substitutes. For example:

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Source: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=193161 (S/he posted there so I did not think they would mind)

Basically: How do they do that? I have no idea. I'm using enigma, one of the default themes now, and I really like it. However, I don't know how to make my desktop look anything like that. I feel sorta stupid, but I don't know what to do.

skyR

Canada13817 Posts

May 02 2011 17:06 GMT

There are different skins that accomplishes different things. If you want to make your Rainmeter look like that, it is best to ask the individual on what skins he/she uses.

Sight-

184 Posts

May 02 2011 17:08 GMT

But how do they overlap/replace the taskbar at all? I thought that was not possible with Rainmeter.

skyR

Canada13817 Posts

May 02 2011 17:14 GMT

The default Windows taskbar can be set to Auto-hide or you can completely remove it through other means such as editing the registry.

Sight-

184 Posts

May 02 2011 18:16 GMT

Sorry, can you explain those options? Also, what alternatives to the traditional taskbar is available beyond Rainmeter?

Souma

2nd Worst City in CA8938 Posts

May 02 2011 18:23 GMT

http://rocketdock.com/

Pretty simple to use. Just gotta find some good skins that'll suit your tastes. I use it in conjunction with rainmeter.

skyR

Canada13817 Posts

May 02 2011 18:25 GMT

Three ways to get rid of the taskbar: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-ways-to-get-rid-of-the-vista-task-bar/

Various Rainmeter taskbar skins:

http://lassekongo83.deviantart.com/art/CleanGlass-VS-98916844
http://ngductung.deviantart.com/art/Rainmeter-DEEP7-Taskbar-171012573
http://as66.deviantart.com/art/Android-v1-0-for-Rainmeter-195388373

Rob28

Canada705 Posts

May 02 2011 19:51 GMT

As was stated above, rocketdock is what you use to replace your windows takbar (which you just hide). I used to use rainmeter & rocketdock together. Now I don't. It got old fast for me.

say10

22 Posts

May 02 2011 20:15 GMT

SharpEnviro
http://www.sharpenviro.com/wp/

Sight-

184 Posts

May 02 2011 20:36 GMT

#10

On May 03 2011 04:51 Rob28 wrote:
As was stated above, rocketdock is what you use to replace your windows takbar (which you just hide). I used to use rainmeter & rocketdock together. Now I don't. It got old fast for me.

What was wrong with it?

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