The default desktop icon for IE 7 running in XP Pro had disappeared.
Not sure if it was a recent update that caused it.
How would I go about getting it back?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Linz

"Linz" <gtext_nospam_@alphalink.com.au> wrote in message
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> The default desktop icon for IE 7 running in XP Pro had disappeared.
> Not sure if it was a recent update that caused it.
> How would I go about getting it back?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help.
>
> Linz

Solution and cause found.

Hi,
See:
http://www.winhelponline.com/article...ows-Vista.html
and/or
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555849

Both articles appear to apply only to Vista, but the registry edit is the
same for XP.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]

"Linz" <gtext_nospam_@alphalink.com.au> wrote in message
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> The default desktop icon for IE 7 running in XP Pro had disappeared.
> Not sure if it was a recent update that caused it.
> How would I go about getting it back?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help.
>
> Linz

Hello Linz,

I guess I can resolve the issue. In fact you can do it your self. Please
follow the below simple steps:

1) Right click on an empty area of the desktop
2) Select “New” option and then “Shortcut” option
A window will be displayed. Then paste "C:\Program Files\Internet
Explorer\iexplore.exe"
in the “Browse” box and click on Next button
3) Finally click on “Finish” button

These steps will place an Internet Explorer 7 icon on the desktop.

With regards,

Praveenkumar V B

--
"Always help others, for, they will help others and humanity circles and
finally reaches you when you need (HELP) the most!"


"Linz" wrote:

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> "Linz" <gtext_nospam_@alphalink.com.au> wrote in message
> news:%23iWinxhkIHA.1680@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> > The default desktop icon for IE 7 running in XP Pro had disappeared.
> > Not sure if it was a recent update that caused it.
> > How would I go about getting it back?
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any help.
> >
> > Linz
>
> Solution and cause found.
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