First go to Control panel > Folder Options, click, the View tab and choose Show hidden files,folder,and drives, then uncheck hide file extensions for unknown types and uncheck hide protected operating system files.
The only way I've found this can be done is by opening Windows Explorer to:
C;\Users\yourname\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet explorer\Quick Launch
Now drag the shortcuts named Show Desktop and Switch between windows icons to the desktop and choose copy here.
You now have the same features as Vista. Open a bunch of windows, then choose switch between windows. Pretty cool!
I tried adding them to the taskbar, but it wouldn't allow me.
You can, however, right-click on any shortcut and choose pin to taskbar