Modding Windows: How To Create a Desktop Shortcut for Flip3D in Windows 7

When first launching Windows 7, many of us wondered what happened to Windows Vista Flip 3D Function.

With the improved Windows 7 taskbar, Flip3D was replaced with improved thumbnails and Aero Peek and, as a matter of fact, there’s no taskbar shortcut for Flip 3D.

Those above are both good alternatives but I like the speed of viewing all my open windows at once and switching with just two clicks. In addition, Flip 3D is still a very cool function.

Now, I'’m going to show you how to use flip 3d in Windows 7 environment.

First of all you can launch Flip 3D by pressing Win + Tab buttons, but if you want to create a handy shortcut on desktop you have to:

1. Right-click on your Desktop.

2. When the context menu appears, mouseover New and select Shortcut.

3. The Create Shortcut window will appear, input the following into the Type the location of the item textbox:

C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe DwmApi #105

4. Click the Next button.

5. Input a name for the shortcut, such as Flip 3D.

6. Click the Finish button.

7. The shortcut will appear on the Desktop, however, you will need to change the icon. Right-click the newly created shortcut and select Properties.

8. Click the Change Icon button.

9. Input the following in the Look for icons in this file textbox:

%SystemRoot%\System32\imageres.dll

10. Press Enter on your keyboard.

11. The Flip 3D icon should be selected. Click the OK button.

12. Now that your icon looks good, move the shortcut to your Documents library (or some other location).

13. Right-click the shortcut and select Pin to Taskbar.

14. The icon will now be on your Taskbar. Move it to the desired location.

Enjoy!

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