How To Open Another Instance of an Application in Windows 7

Sometimes we need to open another instance of an application (as long as it supports multiple instances) that you are using. Instead of going to the Start menu, Windows 7 provides two simple methods to make it happen.

Method 1:

  • Find the application in the Taskbar.
  • Hold down the Shift key while left-clicking on the Taskbar icon.

A new instance of the application will open.

Method 2:

  • Find the application in the Taskbar.
  • Use the middle mouse button (or wheel) to click on the Taskbar icon.

A new instance of the application will open.

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2 Comments on “How To Open Another Instance of an Application in Windows 7”

  • 9 February, 2009, 12:45

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