[Apprentice 2 SA]

How can I have a 'Show Desktop' icon and a 'My Documents' icon in Windows 7 next to the start menu?

Thanks for any help. I have tried googling but it's not got me there!

[MassiveDynamics]

The 'Show Desktop' button is on the far right, next to the clock - it is not very obvious but it is the long thin iconless button.

Windows Explorer can be pinned to the taks bar by right clicking on the icon on the taskbar when in use.

You can drag the icons around'


EDIT - try this

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...-in-windows-7/

[Apprentice 2 SA]

Originally Posted by MassiveDynamics

The 'Show Desktop' button is on the far right, next to the clock - it is not very obvious but it is the long thin iconless button.

Windows Explorer can be pinned to the taks bar by right clicking on the icon on the taskbar when in use.

You can drag the icons around'

Thanks for the help.

I'd like a 'Show Desktop' icon on the left near the start menu.

[the gold room]

right click on the desktop, click 'New' then click 'Shortcut'.
when it asks for the location, type %windir%\explorer.exe shell:::{3080F90D-D7AD-11D9-BD98-0000947B0257}

right click the icon then choose 'pin to taskbar'

[Pete Baker.]

Originally Posted by Apprentice 2 SA

Thanks for the help.

I'd like a 'Show Desktop' icon on the left near the start menu.

And i'd like a million pounds but that's not gonna happen either.

You can right click a blank area of taskbar and choose "Show Desktop", that's the only other way. Or downgrade to XP

[MassiveDynamics]

Originally Posted by Apprentice 2 SA

Thanks for the help.

I'd like a 'Show Desktop' icon on the left near the start menu.

See the link I added.

[MassiveDynamics]

I followed the instructions on the howtogeek.com page and it works - very retro!

[Ellie666]

or press the windows key + D

[JeffG1]

I already have a quick launch bar in Windows 7 - it's called "pin to taskbar". Why the need for all that 'howtogeek' stuff?

[Smudged]

Originally Posted by JeffG1

I already have a quick launch bar in Windows 7 - it's called "pin to taskbar". Why the need for all that 'howtogeek' stuff?

Because you need to create your own shortcut for "Show Desktop" if you want it on the taskbar. There's another "howtogeek" article on how to do it but "the gold room" posted the easiest way earlier.

[Ulysses777]

Just use the box in the bottom-right corner. It takes about 10 seconds to get used to it.

[Smudged]

Originally Posted by Ulysses777

Just use the box in the bottom-right corner. It takes about 10 seconds to get used to it.

I don't like it on the right so I create one on the left. Others use the keyboard shortcut. Just depends what you prefer.

[Apprentice 2 SA]

Originally Posted by MassiveDynamics

The 'Show Desktop' button is on the far right, next to the clock - it is not very obvious but it is the long thin iconless button.

Windows Explorer can be pinned to the taks bar by right clicking on the icon on the taskbar when in use.

You can drag the icons around'


EDIT - try this

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...-in-windows-7/

That is perfect. Exactly what I wanted. You are a star. Thanks VERY much.