Hide Desktop Icons...

[man4theladys]

I want to hide my icons, how do I do this? (I tried TweakUI but it said there would be harmful consequences if I removed Network Neighborhood).

[DjmUK]

This is extremely simple without any 3rd party software:

1.) Right mouse click on the desktop and select Properties.

2.) Select the Desktop Tab..

3.) Bottom left should be a button entitled "Customize Desktop"..

4.) Deselect. the four icons.

Sorted :rambo:

[KR0NiCBaKeD420]

actually.. ::ahem:: there is a more better and easier way to hide all tha icons on the desktop:

1. Right-click on the desktop

2. Go to 'Arrange Icons By'

3. Click on 'Hide Desktop Icons' (if it's not already checked)

there u go!.. hope that helps :)

[man4theladys]

I would prefer for active desktop to not be enabled because it slows down the computer a lot. Anyway to do this with active desktop not enabled?

[aco Veteran]

Originally posted by man4theladys

I would prefer for active desktop to not be enabled because it slows down the computer a lot. Anyway to do this with active desktop not enabled?

You can do all of this with Microsoft Management Console, recommended to us here by PabUK.

The program/console is run by typing "gpedit.msc" in the run box.

When the window opens click "user configuration" in the sidebar, then go down to "administrative templates" and expand that directory. Finally, click on the "desktop" folder and have a look at the options in there.

Just tweak a few things in that folder and you should be able to have your desktop looking the way you want. :)

[kintamanate]

KR0NiCBaKeD420, thanks a bundle! :D

[KR0NiCBaKeD420]

yep! glad ta help bro ;)