vm808, If you mean the Show Desktop icon shortcut in your quicklaunch area go to the link below and under the letter "S" scroll down to "Show Desktop Icon is Missing" where you'll find 2 ways to accomplish this.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
HTH,
Larry
How to get back CLEAR Desktop shortcut?:
Under win95/98 there was a QuickLaunch section.
How can i create that under XP?
Thanks!
vm
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