Pinnable 'toogle desktop' as found in former times.
Publisher’s description (German)
What is ShowDesktop?
ShowDesktop by NASS e.K. is open-source Windows software in the customisation category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for Any CPU Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.2, released on November 14, 2024. The version history goes back to November 13, 2024: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (manfred-mueller/ShowDesktop) has 1 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “Pinnable 'toogle desktop' as found in former times ;)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: ShowDesktop is an open-source customisation tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ShowDesktop safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0967557792439D3406316286B2AD9E88BB56E1DF019EC53BC5786D8E14B9744F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.2Latest | November 14, 2024 | — | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.1 | November 14, 2024 | — | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.0 | November 13, 2024 | — | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NASS.ShowDesktop -eShowDesktop-Setup-1.0.2.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NASS e.K.
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/manfred-mueller/ShowDesktop
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Released
- November 14, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- November 23, 2024
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- NASS.ShowDesktop
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ShowDesktop free?
Yes. ShowDesktop is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is ShowDesktop safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ShowDesktop with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can ShowDesktop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ShowDesktop run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Where can I download an older version of ShowDesktop?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 13, 2024.
What are alternatives to ShowDesktop?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and TranslucentTB. The alternatives page compares them.
