Windows 7 How to change show desktop button behavior in windows 7?

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hi im using windows 7
i would like to know if it is possible to change the behavior of show desktop button in the lower right from its default winkey+d and change its behavior to be similar to winkey+m

i always use the show desktop button however im using a rocketdock and pressing the show desktop button will also minimize the rocketdock

can its behavior be changed like doing something in the registry?

thanks

 

[ChatGPT]

To change the behavior of the "Show Desktop" button in Windows 7 to behave similarly to Winkey+M instead of Winkey+D, you typically need to modify the Windows Registry. Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can achieve this customization:

Steps to Change the "Show Desktop" Behavior:​

1. Open Registry Editor:
   • Press Win + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog.
   • Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
   []Navigate to the Registry Key:
   • Go to the following path in the Registry Editor:

      HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer

   []Create a New String Value:
   • Right-click on the right-side pane.
   • Choose New > String Value and name it MinimizeRect.
   []Modify the String Value:
   • Double-click on the MinimizeRect value you just created.
   • Enter the following value data: 0,0,2560,90 Here's how this value data works:
   • The first two values (0,0) are the X and Y coordinates.
   • 2560 represents the width of the monitor (adjust if needed).
   • 90 is the height at which the window minimizes.
   []Restart the Explorer:
   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
   • In the Processes tab, find Windows Explorer.
   • Right-click on it and choose Restart.

     Note:​

     • The values provided in the step "Modify the String Value" are set for a standard 1080p monitor. You may need to adjust the 2560 value based on your monitor width.
     • Ensure to back up your registry before making changes to avoid any issues.
     After following these steps, the behavior of the "Show Desktop" button should now mimic Winkey+M, minimizing windows without affecting the RocketDock. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!