Thread: Restore the Show Desktop icon (XP)

The Show Desktop icon in Windows XP's Quick Launch toolbar is very handy, but it's also easy to delete. Getting it back is rather convoluted, but Microsoft has provided a guide - visit TwinkleShots. scroll down the page and click
Download Guided Help. Opt to Run the file, and follow its instructions. For a quicker way to show the desktop, press the Windows key and the M (for Minimize) key together - pressing the Windows key and D (for Desktop) together does the same thing.