Windows "Show Desktop" command not working?

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Just bought ObjectDock. Love it, but can't get it to do one thing. If I drag the "Show Desktop" icon from the Windows quick launch bar onto a dock, the icon shows up there with the correct label and shows the activation highlight if I click on it, but the desktop does not show. I checked the properties of the quick launch item and the dock item, and they are the same. Is there a way to make this work - or am I missing something basic? Am running WinXP Pro SP2 on the laptop that I am trying ObjectDock out on.
Thanks for any advice
David
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Well that is strange. I have tested it on my end and everything is fine. Are you using the free version of OD, or do you have ObjectDock Plus.

Just to be sure, create a new shortcut on your dock (do not create the show desktop shortcut from the quicklaunch bar). Now right-click and select "Dock Entry Properties" > under the link section type this inserting your username where relevant C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Show Desktop.scf. That's all I have for now.
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
Hmm. I have the Plus version. Tried what you suggest, no joy - still nothing happens. I am, however, on the road and trying it out on a borrowed laptop, so since it works for you I will see if it's any different on my own PC when I get home.
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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
Update: got home and installed on home machine - show desktop is working great now, so the problem must have been local conditions on that laptop.
David
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
show desktop is working great now, so the problem must have been local conditions on that laptop.

Good to hear!