Mapping the 'show desktop' icon to a key (eg. F11)
Solution 1:
Is this no longer mapped to Windows-D?
Solution 2:
Do you consider Microsoft software as third party too?
Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator 1.4
This version is for Vista, but probably will work in 7 too.
Ever wanted to quickly and easily define your own keyboard layout for a language Microsoft doesn't support? Or define your own keyboard layout so you can quickly and easily enter your favorite symbols with a simple keystroke? Well, want no more: the Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator is here!
The Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator extends the international functionality of Windows Vista by allowing users to:
- Create new keyboard layouts from scratch
- Base a new layout on an existing one
- Modify an existing keyboard layout (.KLC) file and build a new layout from it
- Package the resulting keyboard layouts for subsequent deployment and installation.
Solution 3:
According to this page and helpful comments:
- Win+D, to show desktop.
- Win+Home, to hide everything else than the active window (Similar to Aero Shake).
- Win+Space, to just take a peek at your desktop.
Solution 4:
I've not tried it in Win 7 but Windows+M also works in XP
Solution 5:
use auto hot key to compile a quick script, very fast and easy, write it the tutorials will give you everything you need, then compile it to an exe, and then set to run at startup. quick and easy