Re-creating the actual IE icon/shortcut on desktop.

[Nocturnal]

I know you can use TweakUI and also by right clicking the desktop,
properties, desktop tab, customize desktop. But, sometimes when I'm fixing
a computer, no matter if I try that or TweakUI it won't come back. I've
tried that registry hack but all it does is create an IE "E" icon on the
desktop. When I try to click on it nothing happens and when I try to right
click to see the properties I get an error message. Can anyhone help me get
the IE shortcut-actual icon back onto the desktop?

 

[Jon]

If you're having problems with it, drag a shortcut to
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
to the desktop and change its icon to the one in the above file, via the
shortcut properties

--
Jon

Most people are more comfortable with old problems than with new solutions.


The reason I decided to write that, was mainly because "Nocturnal"

 

[Nocturnal]

I understand that that is available but I'd like the actual icon that
appears without the little arrow in the corner. I know that TweakUI can
turn that off but I'm looking for an option to restore the icon entirely.

 

[Guest]

Try to reinstall the IE read here and don't use te section of outlook:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378

 

[- Bobb -]

I can't follow the text in this thread , but if you meesed it up and
don't have it and want IE icon on desktop ( not a shortcut) and you're
using XP:
click Start- click "Set program access and Defaults" - click "
Add/remove windows components" - click Internet Explorer - done. If
it's ALREADY checked there , then clear it - close the window then
reopen it and check it.

bobb