Also, in Desktop mode each program operates in a distinct window that can be moved around, resized and minimized (again, like Windows 7). The biggest difference between Desktop apps and Windows Store apps is that the latter tend to be more touch-friendly, while Desktop apps have smaller menus and icons, so it’s more comfortable to use a mouse. With Windows 8.1, you can skip seeing the Start screen altogether.
If you prefer this mode to Metro, it’s possible to work only or mainly in the Desktop. If you install programs you used on previous versions of Windows ( XP, Vista or 7), they will open in the Desktop environment. Please leave a comment in the comment section below or even better: like and share this blog post in the social networks to help spread the word about this solution.Follow 8 has two environments: the full screen, touch-centric Windows Store App interface (also called Metro) and the Desktop interface, which looks and acts like Windows 7. Finally right click at "Show Desktop" icon and click Pin to taskbar. Choose an icon for your new 'Show Desktop' shortcut and press OK twice to exit shortcut's properties.ĩ. At 'Look for icon in this file' box, type the following path and press Enter.Ĩ. At 'Show Desktop Properties" window click Change Icon.ħ. Right click at the newly created shortcut and select Properties.Ħ.
As name type " Show Desktop" and click Finish.ĥ. At location name copy/paste the following command and press Next: Right click on an empty desktop area and select New > Shortcut.ģ. Press the Windows + D keys to minimize all open windows.Ģ. How to place the "Show Desktop" on Windows 10, 8.1, 8 or 7 Taskbar.ġ. This tutorial is written for all users who find "unhandy" to access the "Show Desktop" icon's default location and want to have the the “Show Desktop” icon appeared in Windows task bar, like on Windows Vista or XP. Also in these editions you can press the Windows + D keys to minimize or to maximize all open windows. By default the “Show Desktop” icon is located at the bottom right end of the taskbar In Windows 10, 8 and 7 editions.
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