The task switcher is the little application that pops up when you press Alt and Tab to switchbetween active applications.To use it, just hold down the Alt key and press Tab. Then keep the Alt key held down and tap the Tab key to select a different app to switch to. The task switcher is a no-thrills app that just shows you the icon and the name of the application when it is displayed.
Most people rarely use the task switcher to switch between programs because the taskbar is usually much easier. However, Microsoft has released a new PowerToy that is a replacement for the task switcher that might make you think twice about using the taskbar to switch between apps because of its cool new appearance and features.
The new replacement task switcher, shown in Figure, is updated to reflect the new XP look and includes a new image preview of the application that you can switch to. Operating the replacement task switcher is exactly the same, just use Alt and Tab. Now that you know a little about the new task switcher, it’s time to get it installed on your computer.
Installing it on your computer is very easy. Just download a copy of the app from the
PowerToys Web site, located at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/down
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