How to remove everythig from desktop?

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  1. Posts : 143
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 build 7600
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       #11

    Thanks to all for answering, I have already tried few suggestion I actually want the convenience of dragging the web page shortcut to desktop but not want the desktop to clutter, so I need the folder redirection.

    I found that article which I mentioned.
    WindowsDevCenter.com: Using Folder Redirection

    I drag to or save a file to desktop but instead it goes to my custom created folder named "Ranjan desktop"
    Is it possible to do folder redirection as mentioned in the above article within windows 7 x64 build 7100?
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  2. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #12

    You can access the same in Vista/Seven just type edit group in the start menu search bar
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  3. Posts : 143
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 build 7600
    Thread Starter
       #13

    Thanks Orbital Shark,
    I found that setting now when I open the folder redirection where do I tell the OS to direct my files, there should be some place to type the path to the redirected folder.

    On my d drive I have created a folder "Ranjan desktop" now anything I should save on main desktop should not show on the desktop but it should save to "Ranjan Desktop".

    however Ranjan desktop shortcut should be visible on the main desktop.
    I need step by step too dumb here.
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  4. Posts : 8,476
    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
       #14

    I just keep all the most required icons either on taskbar or on the dock.
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  5. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #15

    I've not used the Group Policies Editor before so i'll have to do a little digging and i'll try to get back to ya.

    You should just be able to access c:\users\[username]\Desktop & try to put a shortcut to your other folder here
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  6. Posts : 143
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 build 7600
    Thread Starter
       #16

    dinesh said:
    I just keep all the most required icons either on taskbar or on the dock.
    How to remove everythig from desktop?-capture.png
    Dinesh I have that too, its just that I have too many programs to be used so I already have a folder called icons in which i keep less used program icons & frequently used are on the toolbar.

    My typical day usage will get me 8-10 images saved on desktop & 4-5 web pages link, this is done on desktop bcoz they are not required for long term but I am lazy & forget them to be delete the ones I don't need. At the same time there are some which I need for long term, so in 15 days time I have a fully disorganized desktop which i am ashamed to show here.

    If redirection can work then it would solve my issue.

    Orbital Shark take your time, no hurry.
    Thanks for helping!
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  7. Posts : 8,476
    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
       #17

    Hi Ranjan, even i use a folder on the desktop which contains all the desktop icons.
    How to remove everythig from desktop?-capture.png
    i know what you are looking for thats simply how you customize.
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  8. Posts : 143
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 build 7600
    Thread Starter
       #18

    Orbital Shark said:
    You should just be able to access c:\users\[username]\Desktop & try to put a shortcut to your other folder here
    That's the way I am using it as of now but that does not prevent me from saving the shortcuts & files on main desktop. I want to completely stop that so the files are dragged onto desktop but they get redirected on to my custom folder instead.
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  9. Posts : 21
    Windows 7
       #19

    This is what I use to keep mine clean looking, but still have easy access to everything I want when I need it.

    Fences by Stardock
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  10. Posts : 9,606
    Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
       #20

    I just created a folder called DeskTop Extras & put everything extra in there!
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