How to change the taskbar within Windows 7 to the “classic” view

One of the big interface changes within Windows 7 is the new taskbar.  Certain windows are combined into one icon.  The example below is Windows Explorer with three windows open.

If you wish to go back to the “classic” view with each window a separate entry on the taskbar, right-click the Start icon on the lower left hard corner of the screen and left-click on the Properties entry.

Click on the Taskbar tab.  To the right of the Taskbar buttons selection, click the drop-down box and select the “Never combine” option.  Click on the OK button near the bottom of the dialog box.

Your taskbar should now resemble previous versions of Windows.