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Windows 95 Taskbar - Toolbar

View the Desktop - Minimize Windows

SUMMARY: Hide all your open windows from the Windows 95 taskbar so you can see the Desktop.

Ever need to get to the desktop in a hurry? If you have several running programs, this may take time. Save some time and perform this task in two steps. Right-click on an empty area on the taskbar and a popup menu will appear. Select "Minimize All Windows". Now you can quickly access the desktop icons. When you are done, right-click on an empty area on the taskbar and choose "Undo Minimize All" from the popup menu that appears.

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