Missing “Show Desktop” quick launch icon in XP

To recreate it :

  • Click Start->Run
  • In the “open” box, type “notepad” (without the quotes)
  • Click ok
  • Copy the following lines in your new notepad window :

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

  • Click “File” in the notepad menu and select “Save As”
  • Save the file to your desktop as “Show Desktop.scf”
  • Drag the new icon from your desktop to your Quick Launch toobar and select “Move here”

XGW’s note: this tip is copied from http://www.windows-help-central.com/show-desktop-icon-in-xp-missing.html

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