where did my quick launch desktop icon go?

[hebronsb]

Thats just it, I lost my quick launch desktop icon that is right next to the start button, how do I get it back there? I cant seem to find the short cut...

Thanks

[tesco]

right click taskbar -> toolbars -> choose quick launch

Or do you mean the button that makes everything minimize to take you to the desktop is missing from the quick launch?

[hebronsb]

the later, the button that makes everything minimize to take you to the desktop is missing from the quick launch

[tesco]

Found this on google:


It is fairly easy to restore the "Show Desktop" button that usually resides in the Quick Launch toolbar, if you have removed it.

Open notepad and paste the following:

[Shell]
Command=2
IconFile=explorer.exe,3
[Taskbar]
Command=ToggleDesktop

Save the file as "Show Desktop.scf" in C:\Documents and Settings\<YOURNAME>\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch where YOURNAME is the username of the account that is missing the icon.


Source: http://faq.arstechnica.com/link.php?i=1825

[hebronsb]

ummmm when I get to the part that says your name I go to my name but in that folder there is no such thing as application data, you sure the path is correct?

[backlash]

you have to have "show hidden files and folders" enabled. In windows explorer go to Tools > folder options > the view tab

[RealitY]

Mine is also at...
C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

[hebronsb]

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[silent h3ro]

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