How Do I Hide Icons on Windows 7?
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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! This option is easy to find and use—if you know it’s there.

How do I hide apps on Windows 7?

Just right-click the application/window item in main window, and select Hide. It will immediately hide the window. Revealing the hidden window is easy, right-click the app window item and select Show.

How do I hide certain desktop icons Windows 7?

How to show or hide an individual shortcut icon

  1. Press the Windows key + D on your keyboard to display the Windows desktop.
  2. Right-click the desktop shortcut icon you’d like to hide.
  3. From the drop-down menu that appears, select Properties.
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