Flip3D was a fun and cool looking feature in Windows Vista that can be very useful for switching between windows. With the improved Windows 7 taskbar, Flip3D was replaced with improved thumbnails and Aero Peek. Those are both good alternatives but I like the speed of viewing all my open windows at once and switching with just two clicks.
This article will show you how to create a Flip3D icon on the Windows 7 taskbar:
- Right click on the Desktop and select New and then Shortcut.
- Type in RunDll32 DwmApi #105 in the location box and click Next.
- Type in Flip3D as the Name and click Finish.
- You will now have an shortcut on the desktop that will launch Flip3D but it has the wrong icon. Right click on the Flip3D shortcut and select Properties.
- On the Shortcut tab click the Change Icon button.
- Change the Look for icons in this file text box to C:\windows\explorer.exe and it Enter. The Flip3D icon will now be available. Select it and click OK.
- Click OK to close out the shortcut properties window.
- Finally, just drag and drop the new shortcut on the Windows 7 taskbar to pin it.
I'm using build 7000 so has it been removed?
My wireless Laser mouse does it (left click + wheel) but more long to respond at command flip. So it does takes the same time, less hassle the command prompt for admin rights. A way to fix it?
tat's it.... enjoy
As my Father always said, a lazy man makes more work for himself. Do the keystrokes, go through the properties, follow the steps, it's short term 'hassle' for long term convenience. Good job I reckon.