Show Desktop icon not functioning

[Guest]

The "Show Desktop" icon is not working.
I tried removing and re-creating the "Show Desktop.scf" file and moving it
to Quick Launch folder, but still it does nothing.
I tried re-assiciating the SCF file type with "Windows Exlporer Command"
still nothing...
Any ideas?

Thanks

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

The "Show Desktop" icon is not working.
I tried removing and re-creating the "Show Desktop.scf" file and moving it
to Quick Launch folder, but still it does nothing.
I tried re-assiciating the SCF file type with "Windows Exlporer Command"
still nothing...
Any ideas?

Thanks

This .scf file should have the following lines inside:
[Shell]
Command=2
IconFile=explorer.exe,3
[Taskbar]
Command=ToggleDesktop

 

[Guest]

That's right. But still it does nothing.
I tired it a couple of times. No changes.

The "Show Desktop" icon is not working.
I tried removing and re-creating the "Show Desktop.scf" file and moving it
to Quick Launch folder, but still it does nothing.
I tried re-assiciating the SCF file type with "Windows Exlporer Command"
still nothing...
Any ideas?

Thanks

This .scf file should have the following lines inside:
[Shell]
Command=2
IconFile=explorer.exe,3
[Taskbar]
Command=ToggleDesktop

 

[Unk]

The "Show Desktop" icon is not working.
I tried removing and re-creating the "Show Desktop.scf" file and moving it
to Quick Launch folder, but still it does nothing.
I tried re-assiciating the SCF file type with "Windows Exlporer Command"
still nothing...
Any ideas?

Thanks

Click Start, Run and type (or copy & paste) the command:
regsvr32 /n /i:U shell32
The Show Desktop SCF file should now be available.

 

[Guest]

I had tried this command before. The problem is that I have the correct SCF
file. It just does nothing.

 

[Unk]

I had tried this command before. The problem is that I have the correct SCF
file. It just does nothing.

Try the Windows key + D and see if that works...

 

[Guest]

Yes, the Win Key+D works. Also right-clicking on the Task Bar and "Show Desk
Top/Open Windows" works.
Just the icon does not work...

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Perhaps the .SCF file association fix will do the trick?
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

If not, do you have Zone Alarm installed?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, the Win Key+D works. Also right-clicking on the Task Bar and "Show Desk
Top/Open Windows" works.
Just the icon does not work...

 

[Unk]

Yes, the Win Key+D works. Also right-clicking on the Task Bar and "Show Desk
Top/Open Windows" works.
Just the icon does not work...

If Ramesh's suggestions failed to fix it, download, install, and run ALL the below:

Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Spybot - Search & Destroy by Patrick Kolla
http://security.kolla.de/

NOTE: After you install the above, click "Online" and get the latest
updates for the database. Update it regularly for new spy info.

HijackThis
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/
http://mjc1.com/mirror/hjt/
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/hijackthis.zip

-----------------------------------------------------------

Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Richard Harper’s Guide to Cleaning Pests
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

Removing Malware
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

 

[Guest]

It works. Thanks a lot.
I tried to associate the .SCF file type through Folder Options...not
successful.
Me registery was and still is pretty messed up.
I guess it happened after I used a registery cleaner software.

Thank you again.

Perhaps the .SCF file association fix will do the trick?
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

If not, do you have Zone Alarm installed?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Yes, the Win Key+D works. Also right-clicking on the Task Bar and "Show Desk
Top/Open Windows" works.
Just the icon does not work...

Try the Windows key + D and see if that works...

 

[Guest]

Ramesh's suggestion worked. Registery was corrupted.
It happened after I used a registery cleaning software.

Thank you.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome!

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


It works. Thanks a lot.
I tried to associate the .SCF file type through Folder Options...not
successful.
Me registery was and still is pretty messed up.
I guess it happened after I used a registery cleaner software.

Thank you again.