Show Desktop Icon

[Guest]

I have recently gone from Windows 2000 to XP Professional. I am used to
having the "Show Desktop" icon in the taskbar at the bottom left side. Now I
have to go to the Start button to find my desktop icons or minimize all the
windows I have open to get to the desktop. I would like to continue toggling
back to my desktop in this fashion I am already used to if possible. Is there
a way for me to put this icon on my taskbar or should I just get be getting
used to the change?
Thanks
kma

 

[XPUSER]

I have recently gone from Windows 2000 to XP Professional. I am used to
having the "Show Desktop" icon in the taskbar at the bottom left side. Now I
have to go to the Start button to find my desktop icons or minimize all the
windows I have open to get to the desktop. I would like to continue toggling
back to my desktop in this fashion I am already used to if possible. Is there
a way for me to put this icon on my taskbar or should I just get be getting
used to the change?
Thanks
kma

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How to Re-create the Show Desktop Icon on Quick Launch Toolbar
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=190355

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http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

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[Ramesh [MVP]]

Click Start, Run and type the command regsvr32 /n /i:U shell32

The Show Desktop SCF file should now be available.

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How to Re-create the Show Desktop Icon on Quick Launch Toolbar:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=190355

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Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
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http://windowsxp.mvps.org
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I have recently gone from Windows 2000 to XP Professional. I am used to
having the "Show Desktop" icon in the taskbar at the bottom left side. Now I
have to go to the Start button to find my desktop icons or minimize all the
windows I have open to get to the desktop. I would like to continue toggling
back to my desktop in this fashion I am already used to if possible. Is there
a way for me to put this icon on my taskbar or should I just get be getting
used to the change?
Thanks
kma

 

[Guest]

Thanks!

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

You're welcome!

 

[...D.]

I have recently gone from Windows 2000 to XP Professional. I am used to
having the "Show Desktop" icon in the taskbar at the bottom left side. Now I
have to go to the Start button to find my desktop icons or minimize all the
windows I have open to get to the desktop. I would like to continue toggling
back to my desktop in this fashion I am already used to if possible. Is there
a way for me to put this icon on my taskbar or should I just get be getting
used to the change?
Thanks
kma

Ok you got the icon, but all you have to do is to press your windows icon
key - the one that gives you the "start" menu if press alone, but at the
same time when hitting that key, you press your "D" key - boom, instant
desktop with all windows minimized... and to get then back open all at
once, do it again.
...D.

 

[Guest]

Hi. It sounds like D. and others gave you the answers you needed but I think
also it is cool to right-click on taskbar just to the left of your system
time and active icons field. Next go to toolbars , then desktop. Make sure
desktop is checked. Now whenever you need access to shortcuts on your desktop
they pop up in a vertical column in front of your active browser page. Maybe
you'll think it's cool too.