shortcut to desktop

Roddy · #1 01-17-2003, 06:30 AM

In Windows 98 there was a small icon in the program bar to go straight to the desk top. I can't find a way to create one with XP, either in the program bar or the start menu. It's a real pain when you have many programs open. Anyone got a suggestion.

Thanks

Roddy.

ESALADUANE · #2 01-17-2003, 07:35 AM

Right-click the program > create copy > "send to" > "Desktop (create short-cut)".

Different programs can add commands to the right-click menu that are unique to that program. Not all programs will have the same right-click commands. If you want to customize the menu here are some tips:

http://www.jfitz.com/tips/rclick_custom.html

Disk_Contented · #3 01-17-2003, 08:58 AM

This allready exists in xp if you turn on "show quick launch" in taskbar properties.

ESALADUANE · #4 01-17-2003, 09:06 AM

Sorry, I misunderstood the question. I thought Roddy was asking how to put a program icon on the desktop.

dustyrider · #5 01-18-2003, 06:37 AM

Instead of the Quick Launch Bar, I prefer the Desktop toolbar. Right click on the taskbar & select toolbars. Choose desktop. Put your cursor at the left edge of the toolbar & drag it to the right, towards the clock, so as not to hog all of the taskbar. Then just click on the double arrows beside the word desktop & it will show you a list of all of your desktop icons.

ESALADUANE · #6 01-18-2003, 10:35 AM

I prefer this method also (it's one pop-up that's useful). I have Quick Launch disabled (if you have alot of programs, it gets too cluttered).

bmoore1129 · #7 01-20-2003, 12:07 PM

Windows Key+M

Bunch of XP keyboard shortcuts

ESALADUANE · #8 01-20-2003, 12:39 PM

You got me good, bmoore1129. I had forgotten that keyboard shortcut Windows Key + M would minimize all of my windows. I was startled when they all disappeared.

Roddy · #9 01-21-2003, 01:37 AM

Thanks Disk_Contented,

I have found my shortcut to desktop.

"Where ever you are , there you are !"

Roddy

bmoore1129 · #10 01-21-2003, 06:24 AM