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Removing or disabling the “Show Desktop” icon (a small, often invisible button in the far-right corner of the taskbar) is a common customization in Windows 11 and earlier versions to prevent accidental minimization of windows.

Here is how to remove or disable it, along with a related common request (hiding desktop icons). 1. Disable the “Show Desktop” Button (Windows 11)

This removes the functionality that hides all windows when you click the far-right corner of the taskbar. Right-click on an empty space on the Taskbar. Select Taskbar settings.

Scroll down and click on Taskbar behaviors to expand the options.

Uncheck the box that says Select the far corner of the taskbar to show the desktop.The button is now disabled immediately. 2. Disable “Show Desktop” in Windows ⁄₁₀ For older versions, the process is similar: Right-click the taskbar and select Properties. Uncheck “Use Aero Peek to preview the desktop”. 3. Hide Actual Desktop Icons (Windows ⁄₁₁)

If you meant removing the shortcut icons on your desktop screen rather than the taskbar button, follow this method: Right-click an empty area on your Desktop. Hover over View. Click Show desktop icons to uncheck it. This video demonstrates how to hide your desktop icons: This hides all icons without deleting them. If you’re interested, I can also show you how to: Remove system icons (like Recycle Bin) specifically. Customize the taskbar further to save space. Let me know which of these you’d like to try. Remove “Show Desktop” button next to the clock in Windows 7