yes. you have the ability to toggle this option in most recent operating systems
A desktop on the Windows Vista could be anything but typical, one can change the background, move or add icons, as well as change the view from classic to standard.
To restore the Show Desktop in the Windows Quick Launch Toolbar one should ensure that the settings are configured to enable Show Quick Launch. Alternatively one can go to the Microsoft website, navigate to this problem and press the Fix It button.
There are several different versions of the Windows toolbar. In order to get the most up to date toolbar one should go to the Windows website and look for the toolbar download.
One can find the Windows Live toolbar online on Microsoft's website. Windows is owned by Microsoft so they offer a simple download for the toolbar on their site.
The word desktop relates to the real life desktop where all the utility items are placed.A desktop environment typically consists of icons, windows, toolbar, folders,desk accessories.It also provides drag and drop functionality and other features which make it complete.
What command can you use to load the windows desktop?
To Eliminate desktop Clutter. Windows XP periodically moves unused desktop icons into a folder named Unused Desktop Shortcuts.
It is no longer possible to purchase a new desktop with Windows 2000.
Why is the windows xp user interface is called a desktop?
Desktop Experience
In Windows, the default installation drive letter is C:, and the desktop folder will be in C:\Users\\Desktop\ (Windows Vista and newer) or C:\Documents and Settings\\Desktop\ (Windows XP), and for GNU/Linux distributions, /home//Desktop/(or simply ~/Desktop/ for any user that's logged in, will be directed to their own desktop folder)
From XP onwards Windows has had a toolbar on screen that enable fast access to frequently used programs. Mac people have had the same thing for a lot longer