How do I add the "Minimize all applications" icon back to my taskbar?

[Shazam]

I somehow removed the "Minimize all applications" icon from my taskbar. How do I get it back? I'm using Windows 2000.

 

[RSMemphis]

Create a new file "Show Desktop.scf" (for example with notepad or something - make sure there is no trailing txt extension - best in the command line editor)

put the following information into it:

[Shell]
Command=2
IconFile=explorer.exe,3
[Taskbar]
Command=ToggleDesktop


drag and drop the newly created file into your taskbar.

And you should be done.

 

[RSMemphis]

Alternatively, check if your recycling bin still has a file named "Show Desktop". If yes, click on it, and "restore"

 

[KillerCow]

Just FYI, WindowsKey+M will minimize all applications.

 

[MarkW]

i use windows key +d, windows key+m works, but im too lazy to move my hand over to the "m"

 

[Shazam]

Thanks guys. I did check my recycle bin first thing, but it wasn't there.