This is a small utility that lets you organize your taskbar buttons by dragging them around and grouping/ungrouping them as you wish.

Add XP Taskbar functionality to your software
axExplorerBar is based on the 'Taskbar' navigation menu bar introduced in Windows XP. An ExplorerBar provides a visually attractive and versatile way to present a grouped list of options. Common usage scenarios would include providing access to multiple areas of an application or presenting multiple 'pages' of information.

Is there a convenient way to control music playback without closing other applications or wasting time in search for the required window? WinAmpBar is a taskbar-style application that has all it takes to become a fully functional remote controller for your MP3 player. WinAmpBar integrates with Windows environment providing user with a panel similar to taskbar that can be used to control WinAmp player behavior without having to open its window.

Taskbar Button Manager is a simple utility that helps you arrange the buttons on your Windows taskbar in any way you want by using drag and drop. Moving your task buttons is very easy, no hotkey needed. In addition to drag and drop you can also use a special program window for moving the taskbar buttons. You can hide running programs too, so they don't show on your taskbar.

DesktopForecast puts current local weather in your taskbar. It is easy to use and does not get in the way with advertising or a complex user interface. Just glance at your taskbar to see current conditions and temperature for your zipcode. Download the free trial version and see if you don't think this is the best way to get weather delivered to your desktop.

ClockDummy! is an atomic clock, which can say the time with a real human voice, and enhance your standard taskbar clock with custom graphics, month, and seconds. ClockDummy! also lets you set appointments to display a message, play a song, or even shutdown your computer. ClockDummy! is the ultimate addon to the standard taskbar clock and it's easy to use!

Catfood Quote tracks your stock portfolio from the Windows taskbar.

A taskbar icon indicates the performance of your stocks - you can see at a glance if your portfolio is up or down for the day.

Quotes are pulled from the Amex, LSE, Nasdaq, NYSE and TSE markets. New markets can easily be added by downloading Catfood Quote service files.

Catfood Quote is free to use without automatic updates. The full version costs $4.99 from the Catfoo

With Taskbar Hide you can fully control the taskbar.Hide windows program (hide applications) or close them completely through a hotkey,or minimize them to system tray.Hide some less used icons from system tray.Reorder the windows on taskbar based on your choice.Change the icon and title of any window.Automatically maximize all new windows or only new IE windows.Set any application window always on top or show it's property.

Tired of digging into crowded Start Menu? JetStart offers you a quick access to categorized Start Menu shortcuts, recently launched programs and system commands. Just point your mouse to the Start Menu button! You can also place your most used programs and documents into the handy toolbar and quickly run any program by typing few starting letters. Reorder taskbar buttons by drag and drop!

Taskix is a free utility that allows you to reorder the buttons in your Windows XP taskbar in-place using your mouse. If you have "Group similar taskbar buttons" set, it also works inside stacked groups! Simply extract the files from the ZIP into a folder of your choice and start the EXE. It is most straightforward to use and uses very few system resources. You also have the option to configure it to be restarted with Windows.

Drag and Drop buttons on taskbar and change their order as you wish, Save and Restore order of taskbar buttons, Hide buttons on taskbar, Disable annoying Startup programs, Schedule automatic System shutdown/logoff/restart, Quick shortcuts to shutdown, logoff or reboot your machine

Hide Window Hotkey is a utility which allows you to hide the windows,and programs which are running on your screen.It will instantly hide or close all (or some) programs through Mouse Hotkey or Keyboard Hotkey.

Resize your programs automatically every time they start,such as maximize,minimize,normal,minimize to tray.Set application windows transparency.Reorder the windows on taskbar based on your choice.Show window property of application.