desktop icons

[firefly448]

the link u gave me Q&A for iconoid there was talk about hot key conflicts in the beta version
i know nothing about hot keys so would rather not go there
hope thats better
thanks ill check out fences

 

[firefly448]

sounds good but dont want to pay that much

 

[A Guy]

the link u gave me Q&A for iconoid there was talk about hot key conflicts in the beta version
i know nothing about hot keys so would rather not go there
hope thats better
thanks ill check out fences

Oh, I thought it was in reply to this post:

http://www.sevenforums.com/customization/258284-desktop-icons-2.html#post2134463

Check that out.

A Guy

 

[Slartybart]

Isn't there a native Win7 function for this? Shake
Perhaps that's not what you're looking for - take a look at Get to know the Windows 7 desktop

Edit: the show desktop button might be what you need - on the right side of the taskbar in Win7

 

[firefly448]

i didnt see the link above (perhaps look at this)
this sounds like what im looking for
downloaded it, unzipped, double clicked, NOTHING, wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[A Guy]

Hmmm, works for me, you did confirm you have the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package (x86) ?

A Guy

 

[firefly448]

no dont know how to do that lol
i did go back and read and dont need to double click just put in taskbar but still nothing

 

[A Guy]

Start> In search box type add or remove programs> Enter

Scroll down to Microsoft Visual C++ and see if you have the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x86)

If not (or even if you do) you can download it and install it from the link on the programs site

Download: Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package (x86) - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details

A Guy

 

[firefly448]

yes 2005 two 2008 three and 2010

 

[firefly448]

Oops! the 2005 didnt have x86
do i need it

 

[A Guy]

It is a requirement for that program, yes. Whether that will make it work for you I can't say. But having it will not cause any issues either way. You may already have it.

Supporting Files (If Needed)

If you get an error when you try to run this application, you probably need to have the Microsoft C++ runtime installed, which you can get get from the following link:

Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package (x86)

You did not mention an error though, just that nothing happened. A Guy

 

[firefly448]

no errors, just nothing
do i need updates before that visual c thingy

 

[firefly448]

hey Slartybart i tried that shake thing and all it did was minimize the other open folder, did nothing to desktop clutter.
sounded good. thanks

 

[A Guy]

no errors, just nothing
do i need updates before that visual c thingy

No, just install. If you already have it, no harm. If it doesn't help, no harm. Did you try to right click the exe and choose run as admin? (You shouldn't need to). Is your user an Admin?

I use http://www.sevenforums.com/software/168159-auto-hide-desktop-icons-taskbar.html myself. But is click to show icons, then they hide themselves based on the time you set (3 seconds minimum). It may not serve your purpose.

A Guy

 

[firefly448]

i dont know if user is admin. dont know how to tell. things like that i dont know.
well im a happy camper.
i did the updates anyway and restarted my computer and there it was YAYYYYYYYYYYY
i have a white sand dollar icon on right side of arrow by clock in taskbar.
one click hides one click shows.
simply transparent is BACK!!!!!!!!!!

 

[firefly448]

THANK YOU for all your help and patience with me

 

[A Guy]

Lol, you're welcome for the attempt, but don't think I helped in the end. As long as you have it back, we won't worry about the how

A Guy

 

[AC]

Well, I don't think I helped, but glad you got it back.

 

[firefly448]

didnt see Auto Hide Desktop Icons (And Taskbar) good back up
thanks

 

[A Guy]

Welcome

A Guy