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bdol4886346 | 12:45 Tue 28th Aug 2007 | Computers
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My sister`s show desktop icon has disappeared, could anyone explain how she can get it back please. ( The small icon at the bottom of the screen)
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Your sister doesn't actually need the icon. To minimize all open windows (and thus show the desktop) simply press the 'Windows' key and 'D' simultaneously.

To restore the icon manually, follow these instructions:
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1562

Alternatively, download this utility which does the same job:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_showdeskto p.htm

Chris
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Thanks very much, she is now using the D and windows keys, very handy to know.

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