how to create a 'Show desktop' icon


  1. binky
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
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    how to create a 'Show desktop' icon


    How do I create a 'show desktop' quick launch link in the taskbar ?

    I can do this on Windows XP but since moving to Windows 7 I can't work out how to do it.
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  3. parabellum
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    The Windows key + D does the same thing.
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  4. derekimo
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    binky said:
    How do I create a 'show desktop' quick launch link in the taskbar ?

    I can do this on Windows XP but since moving to Windows 7 I can't work out how to do it.
    Bottom right of the taskbar will do that.
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  6. whs
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    If you absolutely need an icon, see this ( https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...n-taskbar.html ). But the 2 suggestions above are easier.
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