Naneedigital
An AHK (AutoHotKey) script that toggles whether desktop icons are shown/hidden. To toggle whether desktop icons are shown/hidden press win+alt+d.
- How do I temporarily hide my desktop icons?
- How do I hide icons on my desktop Windows 10?
- How do I arrange my desktop icons randomly?
- How do I turn on desktop icons in Windows 10?
- Why are my icons not showing on my desktop Windows 10?
How do I temporarily hide my desktop icons?
So how can you hide your icons from your desktop and then get them back without removing them?
- Right click on your desktop.
- Uncheck the Show Desktop Icons from the View option.
- That's it. (then after the session, go back there and check it again)
How do I hide icons on my desktop Windows 10?
To hide or unhide all your desktop icons, right-click on your desktop, point to “View,” and click “Show Desktop Icons.” This option works on Windows 10, 8, 7, and even XP. This option toggles desktop icons on and off. That's it!
How do I arrange my desktop icons randomly?
To arrange icons by name, type, date, or size, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click Arrange Icons. Click the command that indicates how you want to arrange the icons (by Name, by Type, and so on). If you want the icons to be automatically arranged, click Auto Arrange.
How do I turn on desktop icons in Windows 10?
To add icons to your desktop such as This PC, Recycle Bin and more:
- Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Personalization > Themes.
- Under Themes > Related Settings, select Desktop icon settings.
- Choose the icons you would like to have on your desktop, then select Apply and OK.
Why are my icons not showing on my desktop Windows 10?
Make sure the Show Desktop icons feature is enabled
Here's how to do that: Right-click on the empty area on your desktop. Choose View and you should see the Show Desktop icons option. Try checking and unchecking Show Desktop icons option a few times but remember to leave this option checked.
