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    Vista: desktop, alt-tab/win-tab

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by CyRu5, May 20, 2007.

  1. CyRu5

    CyRu5 Notebook Geek

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    Does anybody know if it's possible to remove the desktop from the alt-tab and win-tab interfaces? I never have the need to alt-tab over to my desktop, nor do i have the desire to win-tab (flip3d) over to it.
    If I do need to quickly get to my desktop, I'll just press win-D.

    I think it's annoying especially in the flip 3d, where it shows all my open windows, and my desktop, with my desktop in the background. I think it's kinda stupid.
     
    CyRu5, May 20, 2007
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  2. System64

    System64 Windows 7 x64

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    It's kind of handy in my opinion. Able to switch to the desktop with a click of a mouse button.
     
    System64, May 21, 2007
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  3. grizzly

    grizzly Notebook Guru

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    can this be done?
     
    grizzly, Dec 26, 2007
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  4. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    I don't think so.
     
    Gintoki, Dec 26, 2007
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  5. coolguy

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    Use alt-tab instead to flip thru windows.
     
    coolguy, Dec 26, 2007
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  6. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Still shows the desktop option.
     
    Gintoki, Dec 26, 2007
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