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Old 02-03-2009, 06:19 PM   #1
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How to recreate active desktop shortcut

My quicklaunch desktop shortcut was messed up somehow and I don't know how to create a new one. Anyone have info? Thanks
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Old 02-03-2009, 11:39 PM   #2
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http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_showdesktop.htm
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If you're speaking about Quick Launch on Taskbar here is want you can do

1. Use Windows Explorer to locate the following folder

Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 2000, and Microsoft Windows XP
C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

Note Username refers to the account name where you want to put the icon.

2. Use the right click on Show Desktop and click send to desktop
3. Move to Taskbar.

Note By default, the Application Data folder for Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP is a hidden folder. You may have to unhide this folder by using Tools>InternetOption. Uncheck the Show hidden files and folders option.
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Old 02-04-2009, 12:47 PM   #4
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Seems to me the simple script I linked to is a lot easier.
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