How to go to the desktop in Windows 11

Last update: 09/02/2024
Author: Sebastian Vidal

Hello Tecnobits!⁢ How are you? I hope you are great. Ready to find out how to go to the desktop in Windows 11? It's super easy and I'll tell you about it in the blink of an eye! ‌

How to access the desktop in Windows 11?

  1. Press the Windows key on⁢ your keyboard to open the ⁤start ⁤menu.
  2. Click on the icon Configuration (represented by a gear) in the lower left corner.
  3. In the‌Settings window, select⁢ the option System.
  4. In the left panel, click Start.
  5. In the “Home” section, look for the option that says “When you sign in, open” and choose Desk from the drop-down menu.

How to change the settings to go to desktop when signing in⁢ Windows 11?

  1. Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the Windows window. Configuration.
  2. Select the option Accounts ⁣ in the Settings window.
  3. In the left pane, click Login.
  4. In the “Sign in” section,⁢ look for the option that says “When you sign in, open” and choose Desk from the drop-down menu.
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How to create a desktop shortcut in Windows 11?

  1. Right click on an empty space⁤ on the Desk.
  2. Select the “New” option ⁤and⁤ then “Shortcut”.
  3. In the window that opens, click “Browse” to select the location of the program or file you want to create a shortcut to.
  4. After selecting the location, click “Next.”
  5. Give the shortcut a name and click "Finish."

How to customize the desktop shortcut in Windows 11?

  1. Right-click the shortcut you want to customize in the Desk.
  2. Select the “Properties” option from the context menu that appears.
  3. In the Properties window, you can change the name ⁣direct access, destination location ⁤ y el icon that represents it.
  4. Once you have made the desired changes, click “OK” to apply them.

How to minimize all windows and view the desktop in Windows 11?

  1. Click⁤ the button in the task bar‍ that displays the Task view.
  2. Once ‌open, search for⁤ and click on the ‍ “Show desktop” icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
  3. To restore the windows, click the same “Show Desktop” button again.
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Until next time,‌ Tecnobits! 🚀 And remember, to⁢ get to the desktop in Windows 11 simply press the Windows key + ⁤D. See you!