Windows 10: 'Show Desktop' button is not working properly!

Discus and support 'Show Desktop' button is not working properly! in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have waited a LONG time reporting this since the beginning of this Windows 10 era this button often does not react on the first few clicks. I have to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Francis Arthur, Aug 12, 2023.

  1. 'Show Desktop' button is not working properly!


    I have waited a LONG time reporting this since the beginning of this Windows 10 era this button often does not react on the first few clicks. I have to really pound it several times for the desktop to show. This is very frustrating since I work fast and want to keep the momentum.If you can not improve the button by making it react faster, at least bigger then like in Windows 7 have the possibility to creat e a shortcut to that action. This work tremendously well in Windows 7 because I used it all the time and it was instant and reliable.Thank you in advance.

    :)
     
    Francis Arthur, Aug 12, 2023
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  2. dalchina Win User

    Show desktop button failing

    If you rt click the tasbar, does clicking 'Show Desktop' work?

    How about Win key + d?

    Make sure this is on:

    'Show Desktop' button is not working properly! 243898d1566409799t-show-desktop-button-failing-snap-2019-08-21-18.49.34.png


    One source suggests this to reregister the dll
    regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

    Otherwise, as you say it's not working any more, do you have either
    - a system restore point
    - a disk image
    you created before this happened?
     
    dalchina, Aug 12, 2023
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  3. C.R.Akita Win User
    restore taskbar desktop list button, not the show desktop button

    So far, I like 11 with one exception. I like a clean desktop and, in the past, have hidden desktop icons and used a button on the taskbar that showed a list of them. I would then click on the one I wanted. Very clean and neat. That button seems to be gone. I am not referring to a minimize windows and show desktop icon. Any workaround would be appreciated.
     
    C.R.Akita, Aug 12, 2023
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  4. Ian Ser Win User

    'Show Desktop' button is not working properly!

    Dongle is working properly but showing no internet

    Hi Monica,

    Just to clarify, are you using a WiFi dongle to connect to the internet instead of the built in WiFi adapter of your device? Or are you using a desktop PC and is the WiFi dongle to connect to the internet? For now, what we can suggest is to follow all of
    the recommended troubleshooting steps on this article to resolve the issue. Be sure to click
    Show all to see all of the instructions. Please follow all of the recommended so we could troubleshoot further.

    If the issue would still persist after doing all of the steps, please answer these questions:

    • What is the make and model of your device?
    • Were there any updates/changes to your device prior to the issue happening?

    We'll be waiting for your updates.
     
    Ian Ser, Aug 12, 2023
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