Gadgets and Show Desktop

BBullit

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So this is a minor one, hopefully...

Is there a way to disable Windows 7 from hiding the gadgets when using show desktop? (e.g. keyboard [Windows] + [D]) I have a mouse button bound to show desktop as well and use it quite frequently--however, hiding all of the gadgets is not what I want it to do... Any info?
 

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Gateway SX2850-01
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64 Version 6.1.7600
CPU
Intel i3 540 @ 3.07Ghz
Memory
4GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel GMA HD Graphics
Monitor(s) Displays
Sony KDL32XBR6 32" TV (Primary) + Samsung 940BW 19" Widescr.
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 (Primary) + 1440x900 (Secondary)
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+ (Internal) Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB (WD10EARS)
+ (External) Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-Portable (1TB)
Keyboard
Chicony KU-0833
Mouse
Logitech MX Revolution
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Cable
Hi,

By default when you click 'Show Desktop' the gadgets should still remain in view. Some ppl say that they disappear by nature, i believe that this is not the case.

I had similar behaviour once and it turned out to be IE 9 Beta causing the gadgets to vanish upon clicking show desktop. Here is the thread >

http://www.sevenforums.com/gadgets/112259-gadgets-disappearing.html

Hope this helps

Tom

Aha! Any ideas as to how IE9 actually causes this? I'll be uninstalling shortly...
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway SX2850-01
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64 Version 6.1.7600
CPU
Intel i3 540 @ 3.07Ghz
Memory
4GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel GMA HD Graphics
Monitor(s) Displays
Sony KDL32XBR6 32" TV (Primary) + Samsung 940BW 19" Widescr.
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 (Primary) + 1440x900 (Secondary)
Hard Drives
+ (Internal) Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB (WD10EARS)
+ (External) Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-Portable (1TB)
Keyboard
Chicony KU-0833
Mouse
Logitech MX Revolution
Internet Speed
Cable
Hi,

I'm afraid i don't know what in particular was causing it. I have been to busy to play around and see.

Tom
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1
No worries, if I were more knowledgeable I'd try to find it myself... Thanks for your help! =)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway SX2850-01
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64 Version 6.1.7600
CPU
Intel i3 540 @ 3.07Ghz
Memory
4GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel GMA HD Graphics
Monitor(s) Displays
Sony KDL32XBR6 32" TV (Primary) + Samsung 940BW 19" Widescr.
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 (Primary) + 1440x900 (Secondary)
Hard Drives
+ (Internal) Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB (WD10EARS)
+ (External) Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-Portable (1TB)
Keyboard
Chicony KU-0833
Mouse
Logitech MX Revolution
Internet Speed
Cable
what about if you're using the vista sidebar on 7? is there any way to stop the sidebar disappearing?
 

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OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
what about if you're using the vista sidebar on 7? is there any way to stop the sidebar disappearing?

Hi,

I don't have Windows Vista installed to see if this issue happens on it. I know for a fact that the IE9 beta causes the 'show dessktop' to hide the gadgets aswell on both 32 and 64 bit variants of Win7.

I also have not installed the Vista Sidebar on 7 to see.

Have you IE9 Beta installed? Does it effect the Sidebar?

Tom
 
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My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1
what about if you're using the vista sidebar on 7? is there any way to stop the sidebar disappearing?

Hi,

I don't have Windows Vista installed to see if this issue happens on it. I know for a fact that the IE9 beta causes the 'show dessktop' to hide the gadgets aswell on both 32 and 64 bit variants of Win7.

I also have not installed the Vista Sidebar on 7 to see.

Have you IE9 Beta installed? Does it effect the Sidebar?

Tom

yep I have IE9 installed, but I've had this problem from before
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
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