kg

How do I switch from an open program back to the
desktop without closing or minimizing them?

Thanks

doug kanter

Two ways:
1) Hotkey combo - Windows key + M
2) At the left side of the task bar, next to the Start button, there's an
icon whose picture makes no sense, but if clicked, will show you the
desktop.

hugh candlin

You cannot. You must minimize them,
either by clicking the "Show Desktop" icon
in the Quick Launch bar, or by pressing
the Windows key + the M key.

You can subsequently restore all of the open Windows
by pressing the Windows key + the Shift key + the M key.

ppoatt

A picture of a *Desktop* with writing paper and a pencil
on it probably is a stupid icon for Desktop. And is only
seen if "Quick Launch" is selected on the taskbar.

button, there's an

show you the