desktop icon on task bar at bottom of desktop screen

[Michael]

how do i get the desktop icon which closes all desktop
windows with one click on the bottom of my start bar

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi Michael,

A keypress combo can accomplish the same feat:
WindowsLogoKey + M will minimize all windows
the same way as the "Show Desktop" shortcut does.

If you want to recreate a lost "Show Desktop" Icon:

Open Notepad and enter the following text:

[Shell]
Command=2
IconFile=explorer.exe,3
[Taskbar]
Command=ToggleDesktop

Save the new file as Show Desktop.scf then drag and drop
the icon onto your Quick Launch bar again. Good luck!

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[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Also, see www.dougknox.com, Win XP Utilities, Restore Show Desktop icon for
an automated fix.

 

[Jimmy S.]

Thanks Doug. I'll recommend this utility in the future as well.
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_showdesktop.htm

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