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Use auto-hide desktop icons?


It's easy to use auto-hide desktop icons on all Windows desktop and server operating systems!




Contents:

1.) ... Download and start the tool!
2.) ... Settings in the Hide Desktop Icons Tool!
3.) ... Why automatically hide the desktop icons?



1.) Download and start the Desktop Symbol Tool!

1. Download ►►  the tool for automatically hiding the desktop icons

2. Open the zip folder  / archive in the Windows download folder

3. Double-click to start the mouse trail installation routine 

3b. Or place it on the desktop if needed
(you can save the tool in any folder)

4. Start the  Desktop Icon Tool

Continue with: ►  Settings in Hide the Desktop Icon Tool!


(Image-1) Use auto-hide desktop icons for all MS Windows OS!
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

(... see Image-2) 


(Image-2) Settings auto-hide desktop icons on MS Windows OS!
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 Windows


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  My question is not there in the FAQ
Asked questions on this answer:
  1. Can I set up Auto-Hide Desktop Icons so that it only hides certain icons and leaves others visible?
  2. Does Auto-Hide Desktop Icons also work on older versions of Windows like Windows 7 or Windows 8?
  3. Can I use Auto-Hide Desktop Icons to hide the desktop icons based on the time of day?
  4. Is there a way to set up auto-hide desktop icons to hide the icons when I lock my screen?
  5. Can auto-hide desktop icons affect my computer's performance?
  6. Can I adjust the transparency of hidden icons?
  7. Does Auto-Hide Desktop Icons also work on Windows Server operating systems?
  8. How can I ensure that Auto-Hide Desktop Icons always runs in the background?
  9. Can I use Auto-Hide Desktop Icons to hide the desktop icons during a presentation?
  10. Is there a way to enable auto-hide desktop icons automatically when my computer starts?
  11. Can I use Auto-Hide Desktop Icons to hide the icons while screen recording?
  12. Does Auto-Hide Desktop Icons support multiple screens?
  13. How can I install auto-hide desktop icons on my Windows computer?
  14. Is there a way to control auto-hide desktop icons from the command line?
  15. Does Auto-Hide Desktop Icons work on tablets or other touchscreen devices?
  16. Is there a way to set up auto-hide desktop icons so that certain icons always remain visible?
  17. How can I set up Auto-Hide Desktop Icons so that it only hides the icons on a specific monitor when using multiple monitors?
  18. Does Auto-Hide Desktop Icons also work on a Mac computer with Windows operating system via Boot Camp?
  19. Is there a way to set up Auto-Hide Desktop Icons so that it hides the icons based on my current activity?
  20. What advantages does Auto-Hide Desktop Icons offer compared to other similar programs?
  21. Does Auto-Hide Desktop Icons support hiding icons of certain file types?
  22. Can I set the duration after which the desktop icons are automatically hidden?
  23. Is there a way to use auto-hide desktop icons to hide the icons during the screen saver?
  24. Can I use Auto-Hide Desktop Icons to hide the icons while screen sharing?
  25. Does Auto-Hide Desktop Icons support hiding icons based on custom rules?
  26. Can I use Auto-Hide Desktop Icons to hide the icons only on a specific screen?
  27. Can Auto-Hide Desktop Icons sort the desktop icons based on their usage frequency?
  28. Can I use Auto-Hide Desktop Icons to hide the icons only when certain applications are running in full screen mode?
  29. Can I set Auto-Hide Desktop Icons so that it only hides the icons when I run a specific program?
  30. How do I backup Auto-Hide Desktop Icons settings and restore them to another computer?
  31. Is there a way to set up auto-hide desktop icons so that the icons are automatically displayed when the mouse is moved?
  32. Is there a way to set up auto-hide desktop icons so that the icons are only hidden when necessary?
  33. Can Auto-Hide Desktop Icons automatically organize the icons on my desktop?
  34. Is there a way to set up Auto-Hide Desktop Icons so that it hides the icons while playing full-screen videos?
  35. How can I ensure that Auto-Hide Desktop Icons is always up to date?
  36. How can I completely uninstall Auto-Hide Desktop Icons if I no longer want to use it?
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