Vista creates the Quick Launch List more valuable to insert a program to the menu which is one of the most handy options in Windows.

The quick launch menu has the small symbols at aside to the start button, this is for new users:

You can right click on taskbar and can select Add to Quick Launch or else you will be able to drag also an function to the quick launch space:

If the feature for “Add to Quick Launch” does not explain up, you can press down the Shift button while right-clacking by mouse on them to create the feature show up. You might also utilize Pin to Start Menu