Windows XP Tip: Restoring Desktop Icon to the Quicklaunch Bar

If you mistakenly deleted the icon for the Desktop from the Quicklaunch toolbar. Follow the steps given below: Go to C:\Documents and Settings\user_name\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch (where user_name is replaced by your login name) Create a Text file called ShowDesktop.SCF with the following contents: [Shell] Command=2 IconFile=explorer.exe,3 [Taskbar] Command=ToggleDesktop Go to top For an even quicker way watch the video. Windows XP Tip: Restoring Desktop Icon To The Quick Launch Bar - Watch a funny movie here