How to Hide Desktop Icons in Windows XP
How to Hide / Unhide Desktop Icons in Windows XP.
You can temporarily hide all the icons on your desktop without having to delete them. The following tutorial describes how this is done.
Hiding your desktop icons is a simple procedure. Use the directions below:
1. Right-click on your desktop.
2. Select Arrange Icons By.
3. You will see a Show Desktop Icons with a check on it. Click it to uncheck it.
4. To return your icons to the desktop, repeat steps one through three.