The new taskbar in Windows 7 is called the ‘Superbar’. Instead of showing application names,  it now shows big icons of whatever program is running, or pinned on the taskbar. People have mixed reactions about this. Some like, and some don’t.

How To Get Vista-XP-Like Taskbar in Windows 7

If you also want to have the old taskbar back, follow the steps below.

1. Right click in an empty space on your taskbar.
2. Select Properties.
3. Now select the options like I have done below in the screenshot.