Go to Start/Run and type in “notepad”
[Shell]
Command=2
IconFile=explorer.exe,3
[Taskbar]
Command=ToggleDesktop
Next, save the file with the name “Show Desktop.scf” in the folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch
Replace username with you username.
Then the slow desktop should be back on you Quick Launch bar next to start.
Restore Missing Show Desktop Icon to Quick Launch v1.1
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