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Old 08-17-2007, 11:50 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Quick Launch: Show Desktop Icon Gone - want it back

How do i get the "Show Desktop" icon back into my quick launch once deleted...?? it's giving me the sh*ts without it...

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actually u dun need to have the icon..u can right click on ur bottom toolbar and click show desktop
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You can also press the windows button and M on the keyboard at the same time and it minimizes everything.
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thanks guys... both dually noted... but i am in such a habit of clicking the quick launch and its p*ssing me up the wall... now every time i go to hit the icon i end up launching firefox....

anyone know how to get it back...???
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Or windows key and D
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thanks for your help but i am not looking for other options... i want to know how to get the icon back... i work in a software company and no one can tell me there so i thought you guys might have a clue....

if someone knows how to get the icon back then let me know... no other shortcuts wanted...
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http://www.petermartinconsult.supane...s/showicon.htm

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Copy and paste using an floppy from another computer?
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thanks tomb08uk... worked a treat...
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