Haha, it just bugged me having everything all cluttered up. Now I can just click one button to, Switch windows (that cool flip 3d thing or ALT-TAB), or Minimize all (bottom left corner). Thats also the advantage of the simple task bar icons.
Also, if your mistaken those icons on my taskbar are my open programs, not shortcuts.
Edit: Due to your previous post, I can guess what PowerISO is for :P. I use Free Create/Burn ISO or something.
I've got both a 32bit and a 64bit cd burnt for a new PC Im getting at my moms, to save money Im just using Windows 7, and one for my PC that I have right now at my moms.