Retrieve Lost "Show Desktop" Icon on Windows 2000

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the issue of retrieving the "Show Desktop" icon that has disappeared from the Quick Launch bar in Windows 2000. Participants share various methods and solutions to restore the icon.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • Vivek describes the problem of the missing "Show Desktop" icon and seeks assistance.
  • One participant suggests checking a specific directory for the icon, noting that the path may vary based on user setup.
  • Another participant offers an alternative method using a keyboard shortcut (Windows key + m) to minimize all windows quickly.
  • A later reply indicates that the original poster has resolved the issue independently.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants provide different methods to address the issue, but there is no consensus on a single solution as multiple approaches are suggested.

Contextual Notes

Some solutions depend on specific user configurations, such as the presence of an Administrator folder, which may not be universally applicable.

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Hi friends

I have this tiny little problem on my Windows 2000 box: the show desktop icon has disappeared/accidentally been deleted from the quicklaunch bar (the taskbar). If you have any idea as to how I can get it back please do let me know.

Thanks and cheers
Vivek
 
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I found mine by looking here (make sure you can view all ile types):

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

The Administrator folder is one of the options because of my work's network set up. You "should" have an administrator folder if I remember correctly.
 
I just use windows key + m. Windows key usualy by ctrl on most new keyboards. Fast and quick.
 
Figured it out. Thanks.
 

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