However, what if the button goes missing, and youre forced to minimize all Windows manually?

Actually, many Windows 11 users are facing this issue now.

Why did the Show Desktop Button Disappear?

Taskbar Settings

The Show Desktop button disappeared because Microsoft wants you to use their new AI assistant app, Copilot.

Microsoft usually makes changes to the default configs of Windows 11 whenever it launches a new product.

Even Windows 11 doesnt have the classic unit Manager, System Information page, etc.

Settings > Personalization > Taskbar

How to Enable Show Desktop Button in Windows 11 Taskbar?

Since the Show Desktop button is just disabled on Windows 11, its easy to bring it back.

Heres how to bring back the Show Desktop button in Windows 11 Taskbar.

Taskbar behaviors

Right-press an empty space on Windows 11 Taskbar.

On the menu that appears, selectTaskbar controls.

If you cannot jump into the Taskbar configs, head toSettings > Personalization > Taskbar.

Select the far corner of the taskbar to show the desktop

On the Taskbar prefs, scroll down and click onTaskbar behaviors.

On the Taskbar behaviors,checkthe opt for far corner of the taskbar to show the desktop option.

confirm to reset your system if you dont see the Show Desktop button.

small transparent silver bar

After the restart, you’re able to use the old Show Desktop button on Windows 11.

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