How to re-create show desktop icon in Microsoft windows

By benzak

Rate: (2 Ratings)

You accidentally deleted the "show desktop" icon in your Microsoft windows toolbar, and you didn't find out how to bring it back? here is the answer.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Step1
first you will need to open the notepad.
to do that, follow this steps: click on the start menu, then choose all programs, then accesories, and open the "notepad" application.
Step2
next you will have to paste into the notepad this script:
[Shell]
Command=2
IconFile=explorer.exe,3
[Taskbar]
Command=ToggleDesktop
Step3
now you will need to save the document that you have created by the name "show desktop.scf", (it is important to save it by that name).
go to the top menu of the notepad, to "File", then click "Save as", and then the "save as" window will appear, go to the "Save as Type" shown below, and click on it and choose "All files", then copy the file format "show desktop.scf" and paste it as the "File name". choose the desktop as your target and click "Save"
Step4
the next step is to move the file that we created in the quick launch directory.
choose the file, cut and paste it to the directory : 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.
Step5
the last step is to put the show desktop icon in the "quick launch" menu.
copy and paste the file from the quick launch directory to the desktop. the drag it to the quick launch menu.
thats it.

Tips & Warnings

  • be precise with the details described here

Post a Comment

POST A COMMENT

Request a New How-To Article

Looking for more How To information? Chances are there’s an eHow member who knows how to do what you’re looking to do. Submit an article request now!

eHow Article: How to re-create show desktop icon in Microsoft windows

eHow Member: benzak

benzak

Enthusiast Enthusiast | 350 Points

Category: Computers

Articles: See my other articles

Related Ads