AutoHideDesktopIcons is a no-frills utility that instantly hides every icon on your desktop—shortcuts, folders, system icons—leaving the wallpaper completely unobstructed. Perfect for admiring high-resolution backgrounds or keeping a clean look during breaks. The program is free, portable and works the moment you launch it; optional timers and permanent-hide modes are available if you prefer a forever-empty desktop.
Features
1. One-click hide: all desktop icons vanish as soon as the app starts.
2. Blur-free wallpaper: no more shortcuts blocking your favourite image.
3. Universal coverage: quick-launch arrows, This PC, Recycle Bin, network drives—everything disappears.
4. Idle timer: set the PC to hide icons automatically after a period of inactivity.
5. Instant restore: left-click or middle-click brings icons back on demand.
Highlights
1. Minimalist interface—only the controls you need.
2. Enable/disable toggle lets you turn the hiding engine off without exiting.
3. Auto-start with Windows: add the EXE to startup in one tick.
4. Optional task-bar hide: strip the desktop clean from top to bottom.
5. Mouse-triggered show/hide: move the cursor or roll the middle button to toggle visibility.