How to get a Dock in Windows

Ever wanted to have a Mac OS X like dock in your Windows XP / Vista desktop but didn’t know how? This tutorial is intended for you.

To get a OS X like dock, you can use 3rd party software like Rocket Dock or Object Dock. Both are free and have lots of additional features and advanced settings that you can alter to create your own customized dock. They have modest system requirements and won’t bog down your machine.

1. Rocket Dock

Download : http://rocketdock.com/download

RocketDock is a smoothly animated, alpha blended application launcher. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organization. With each item completely customizable there is no end to what you can add and launch from the dock.
To get Rocket Dock addons like icons and skins, visit http://rocketdock.com/addons/

2. Object Dock

Download : http://www.stardock.com/products/objectdock/

ObjectDock is a program that enables users to organize their shortcuts, programs and running tasks into an attractive and fun animated Dock. By allowing users to have more control over how they organize their desktop, users can take control of their desktop icons and shortcuts to have them be available when where and how they need them.

To get more icons and skins, visit http://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?libid=29&cat=Dock%20icons

Both the softwares are extremely easy to use. You just need to install them and launch them. For any help, you may refer to the help forums on their respective sites or post a comment here.