Windows XP : Desktop Toolbar with an Iconless Desktop
4A How to on setting up Windows XP to have an Iconless Desktop and still be able to access all desktop shortcuts through the Desktop Toolbar.
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*N.B./Disclaimer - This video shows one of possibly many ways, under one computer's configuration, to implement the desired effect. If you choose to follow this example, you do so AT YOUR OWN RISK.*
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* Ensure the Task Bar is unlocked *
I like a clean desktop, but, I really like being able to get to my programs without going to the Start Menu. So, I use the Desktop Toolbar and then hide the icons on the desktop. Boom! Got cake and eatin' it too. (right-click) an empty area of the Task Bar - Toolbars - Desktop. Now, the Desktop Toolbar will appear in the Task Bar.
(right-click and hold) the Desktop Toolbar and drag it to the top, left or right side of
the screen. It can, also, be expanded in the Task Bar. The Desktop Toolbar has several options, access these by right-clicking an empty area of the toolbar itself. To hide the icons on the desktop, (right-click) an empty area of the Desktop - Arrange Icons By -
(uncheck) Show Desktop Icons.
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