Gadget sidebar doesn't always appear

[Guest]

When I minimize all programs, the gadget sidebar disappears from the Desktop.
Shouldn't the gadget sidebar appear at all times whenever you view the
Desktop?

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi,

A curious oddity, but winkey+d will clear the desktop as designed, including
the gadget sidebar. Winkey+m will minimize only the open windows.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

 

[Guest]

I tried winkey+m and that minimized all windows and kept the sidebar.
Winkey+d also minimized all windows but the sidebar disappeared. It doesn't
explain much, but at least I'll use winkey+m from now on. Must be a glitch in
Vista. Thanks, Rick. If anyone else is experiencing this, I would appreciate
any feedback.

Arlene

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi,

It's not a glitch, it's by design. The Winkey+d is supposed to clear any
running applications from the desktop, whereas Winkey+m just minimizes any
open windows. A few months back this was verified by some MS personnel.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

 

[Guest]

I see. Then I'm assuming the "Show desktop" icon in the taskbar has the same
functionality as Winkey+d. If so, that explains it and this one is solved.
Thanks, Rick!!

Arlene