It's easy to use auto-hide desktop icons on all Windows desktop and server operating systems!Contents: 1.) ... Download and start the tool!
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(Image-1) Use auto-hide desktop icons for all MS Windows OS! |
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2.) Settings in Hide the Desktop Icons Tool!
Activate the options when the desktop icons should be displayed again via the timer and that the tool starts with Windows if it is necessary.
And activate the options for which action the desktop icons should be displayed again
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(Image-2) Settings auto-hide desktop icons on MS Windows OS! |
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3.) Why automatically hide the desktop icons?
Auto-hiding the desktop icons is a feature that is not available in various operating systems, especially Windows. This feature allows you to temporarily hide the icons present on your desktop to get a clearer view of your background or wallpaper.
However, the standard procedure if you want to hide the icons on your desktop are many steps that are followed on Windows:
Example Windows 10 and Windows 11:
Right-click on an empty space on your desktop.
In the context menu that appears, hover over “Customize” and click on it.
The Settings window opens. Scroll down until you see the “Desktop Icon Settings” option. Click on it.
In the next window, you can turn the desktop icons on or off by checking or unchecking the corresponding checkboxes. To hide the icons, uncheck the box next to the icons you want to hide. Then click “Apply” and “OK” to save the settings.
The icons on your desktop should now be hidden. You can unhide them again by following the same steps and checking the appropriate checkboxes.
Please note that the exact steps may vary depending on the version of Windows. If you use a different operating system, the steps to hide the desktop icons may be different.
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FAQ 10: Updated on: 27 September 2023 05:41