This can be annoying if you have a dual monitors, or even a large monitor.
We show both methods in Windows 10, but they will also work in Windows 7 and 8.
If you don’t, the article also describes how to move icons on the Quick Launch bar.
Right-choose any empty area of the desktop and go to New > Text Document.
Rename the document toShow Desktop.exe.
NOTE: You will need to havefile extensions showingin order for this to work.
The following warning dialog box displays because you are changing the extension on the shortcut.
poke the “Yes” button to change the name and extension on the shortcut.
Right-punch the dummy .exe file you just made and select “Pin to taskbar” from the popup menu.
Command=2
IconFile=explorer.exe,3
[Taskbar]
Command=ToggleDesktop
Press Ctrl+S to save the file.
*)" from the “Save as throw in” dropdown.
Replacewith your Windows user name.
TypeShow Desktop.scfin the “File name” box and tap the “Save” button.
Now, we’re going to edit the properties of the shortcut we pinned to the Taskbar.
The quotes are required because there are spaces in the path.
Again, replacewith your user name.
Don’t shut the Properties dialog box just yet!
No worries, though.
Now, tap the “OK” button to terminate the Properties dialog box.
Initially, the icon may not change on the Show Desktop.exe icon on the Taskbar.
However,restarting File (or Windows) Explorerwill fix this.
Here is the Show Desktop icon on the Taskbar.
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