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    show desktop icon in taskbar for W7

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by fantomasz, Dec 27, 2009.

  1. fantomasz

    fantomasz Notebook Deity

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    it's possible to add show desktop to taskbar same as in Vista ?

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    fantomasz, Dec 27, 2009
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    Lawcheehung Notebook Enthusiast

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    Win key + D also works for showing and hiding desktop
     
    Lawcheehung, Dec 27, 2009
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    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    [​IMG] isn't that what the little rectangle on the far right is for?
     
    Lanaya, Dec 27, 2009
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  4. fantomasz

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    ok i see that now
    can we move this or make biger?



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    fantomasz, Dec 27, 2009
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  5. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    no need to make it bigger as it has infinite width and height. you can just go tooo far with the mouse, and always hit it. it could be one pixel and still as simple to hit.
     
    davepermen, Dec 27, 2009
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    davron Notebook Evangelist

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    davepermen is right, but if you really don't want to get used to it being on the right, you can create an icon yourself and place it on the left side of the task bar:

    Open notepad, and add:

    save it as desktop.scf somewhere and drag it to the taskbar or right click and pin it, or move the file to %userprofile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

    Hope that helps.
     
    davron, Dec 27, 2009
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    There is at least one utility out there that sets up 'show desktop' for you.
     
    newsposter, Dec 27, 2009
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  8. davepermen

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    just to make clear. while it's a nice help to get the old style back, the OP has to be aware that this button will be harder to hit for him than the new one.. :) so getting used to the new place gains him usability.
     
    davepermen, Dec 28, 2009
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