Thread: Minimize shortcut button

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    Minimize shortcut button

    You know the button I am talking about. The one in the quick launch toolbar that will minimize all windows and return you to the desktop.

    Well, for some reason mine disappeared or I accidentally dragged it off. Anyway, can anyone tell me how to restore this. I know there was a thread about this same thing but I can't find it and I am not finding what I am looking for on google.

    Win2k Pro. And yes I do know the keyboard shortcuts but I would really like to have the button back. Thanks.

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    Well, not sure that it's the same for win2k as win98 (I got), but here's something:

    Mine is a .SCF file with the following content:
    Code:
    [Shell]
    Command=2
    IconFile=explorer.exe,3
    
    [Taskbar]
    Command=ToggleDesktop
    I attached it zipped cause it won't attach normally. If mine isn't right for win2k, just ask someone to attach the right one for you.
    This is my signature. Remind me to change it.

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    Problem solved. Thank You very much.

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    Just fyi really...

    If you have a Windows keyboard, you can do the same through a keyboard shortcut.

    Press WINDOWS key + M to minise all windows.
    Press WINDOWS key + SHIFT key + M to maximise all windows.
    When all else fails, read the instructions.
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    5|-|1+|-|34|) ober's Avatar
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    umm... also...

    Windows Key + D does a minimize and maximize
    EntropySink. You know you have to click it.

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    OK, whilst we're on a roll...

    Windows+E -> Loads explorer
    Windows+F -> Loads find file
    Windows+R -> Loads run

    can't remember anymore for now
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    > Windows+R -> Loads run

    That only works if you hit the windows key first, becuase run's a shortcut on the start menu... By that token, d, p, s, c, h are shortcuts, too.

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    Just another one to add to the confusion...

    To restore Quick Launch (or any other toolbar thingy) or to add another toolbar right click on task bar->toolbar->quick Launch (or whatever). There's other options in that menu too, like minimize/maximize.

    To kill any toolbar right click->close (or just kick the crap out of your machine but, although this latter technique is effective, some would argue that it's perhaps too effective).
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    Originally posted by Govtcheez
    > Windows+R -> Loads run

    That only works if you hit the windows key first, becuase run's a shortcut on the start menu... By that token, d, p, s, c, h are shortcuts, too.
    Eh? I don't get you? On win98 + winNT (maybe others) you can hit the windows key and R and up pops the run dialogue box. What are all these about: d, p, s, c, h ?
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    yeah... I have a feeling Govt was on crack when he wrote that... none of those shortcuts work in XP either... well, other than Windows+D
    EntropySink. You know you have to click it.

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    Of course they work. But first you have to click on the Start button or the Windows button, so the Start menu is open. Then those shortcuts will work.

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