How to quickly show the Desktop in Windows 7

Description: This article will show you how to quickly go from a crowded desktop full of open windows to your empty desktop.

  1. From the desktop, right-click on the Taskbar.
    Windows 7 Crowded Desktop
  2. Click on Show the Desktop. All open windows will minimize to the taskbar and show the computer's desktop as shown below.
    Windows 7 Clean Desktop

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