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The thread discusses ways to quickly hide all open Windows applications to access the desktop. The original poster asks for a method to hide all windows simultaneously, then open a new program, and restore the previous windows. Several suggestions are offered, including using the Windows+D shortcut, right-clicking the taskbar to show the desktop, shaking the window to minimize all, and using Alt+Tab or taskbar options—showing general consensus that multiple methods exist for managing open windows efficiently.
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pstein

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Assume I have multiple windows open (browser, WinExplorer, Word,...).

Is there a way to hide all these windows at once to show only desktop, then double click on one of the icons on desktop to start another prgm and finally re-show the previously hidden windows again?

Peter
 

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patcooke

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If your keyboard has the "windows" key you can do this by pressing windows and "d." Press again to redisplay all windows.
 

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nmsuk

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Or right click the taskbar and select show desktop
 

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Neemobeer

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or open the new program, click on hold the window like you're going to move it and shake the window (mouse)
 

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techaware10

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On a PC, try pressing Alt+Tab simultaneously to minimize each window individually or use taskbar buttons to minimize all open windows at once.
 

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