Retrieve Lost "Show Desktop" Icon on Windows 2000

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The discussion focuses on retrieving the lost "Show Desktop" icon from the Quick Launch bar in Windows 2000. A user named Vivek reported the issue of the icon disappearing and sought assistance. Another participant provided a solution by directing users to the directory C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch, where the icon can be restored. Additionally, the use of the Windows key + M shortcut was suggested as a quick alternative to minimize all windows.

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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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