system tray doesn't show desktop icon

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Hello, I just got a new computer with xp. In 2000 I had
a system tray on the left that had programs that I
frequently used. There was an icon for the desktop that
automatically gave me the desktop. XP is not showing that
system tray and even when I go to the start menu there is
no desktop icon. This means I have to minimize any open
windows to access folder on the desktop. Can anyone help?
thanks,

adrian

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Adrian,

Restore Show Desktop Icon
http://www.dougknox.com/tips/showdesktop.htm

How to Re-create the Show Desktop Icon on Quick Launch Toolbar
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=190355

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Hello, I just got a new computer with xp. In 2000 I had
a system tray on the left that had programs that I
frequently used. There was an icon for the desktop that
automatically gave me the desktop. XP is not showing that
system tray and even when I go to the start menu there is
no desktop icon. This means I have to minimize any open
windows to access folder on the desktop. Can anyone help?
thanks,

adrian

 

[Guest]

And make sure the "quick launch" option is enabled in the
taskbar and start menu properties