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    Show Desktop Icon?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MaXimus, May 7, 2009.

  1. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    I am missing the show desktop icon of XP and Vista in Windows 7.

    I know the Window key + M shorcut but any way to get it back?
     
    MaXimus, May 7, 2009
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    scastilho Notebook Guru

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    The icon is on the very right. It's not really an icon... more a transparent button. (press the space on the right of the time)
     
    scastilho, May 7, 2009
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    Is there any way to duplicate that button, say over to the LEFT side of the taskbar?
     
    newsposter, May 7, 2009
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    BenUK Notebook Consultant

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    If you do Windows + Spacebar it does Aero Peek

    Windows + D hides all windows and then restores them
     
    BenUK, May 7, 2009
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  5. MaXimus

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    WOWOWOWOW!! AMAZING shortcuts! thanks guys! another reason for me to even love Windows 7 more!! :D :D the effect of teh show desktop rocks!
     
    MaXimus, May 7, 2009
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    FWIW, those shortcuts work on Vista as well.
     
    newsposter, May 11, 2009
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    d4nz0r Notebook Evangelist

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    On a side note, in case any of you had the same problem as me...I had changed my theme accidentally to Windows 7 Basic, so Aero Peek, Flip3D and stuff weren't working. But I fixed it and I am LOVING 7 so far!
     
    d4nz0r, May 11, 2009
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    Yeah, windows 7 uses "Aero Peek" instead of Show desktop(win+d)
     
    McGrady, May 11, 2009
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