Shortcut desktop and Connect

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Hi

How can I put on my ObjectDock the shortcut desktop and the icon of internet connect (that with window with name and password for adsl).
I put on ObjectDock but don't run!
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You can go to "C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch" folder > find and drag the Desktop icon to the dock. Then change the image as needed.

Note - "USERNAME" above will be replaced by the name on your account, and the "Application Data" folder is normally hidden (use My Computer > Tools > Folder Options > View tab > Show hidden files and folders to show it).

For the internet connect icon, right-click the icon > Properties > copy the the "Target" address > add a new entry to the dock > right-click entry > Dock Entry Properties > paste the copied address into the "Link" text field. Then change image as needed.

Note - I am not exactly clear on what the internet connect item is, but this should allow the action that normally occurs when you double-click the icon to take place.

I hope this helps.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
- For desktop I: C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch" folder > find and drag the Desktop icon to the dock, but when I push the icon don't return to desktop.

- For the connect where is the command for " add a new entry to the dock "?
ObjectDock - Access shortcuts and frequently used applications from an animated dock.
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Show Desktop function:

If you right-click the taskbar > select Toolbars > select Quick Launch - is the Show Desktop icon in the quick launch toolbar? Expand Quick Launch toolbar as needed to see if it exists (you may have to unlock the taskbar by right-clicking the taskbar > deselect Lock the Taskbar).

If the Show Desktop icon exists, does it work? If so, right-click the icon > Properties, and use the address to find the target.

Create a new entry on a dock by right-clicking the dock > Add Entry > New Shortcut. Then right-click the new entry and use the link field to complete the set-up.

Note - you can use the browse button by link field to find the shortcut to Show Desktop and select it to assign the function to it (when using this method, you will need to select "All Files" from the "Files of Type" drop-down list in the browse dialog).

An alternative to this method is to use Koasati's advice here in comment #1 Link

I hope this made sense.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
But the problem is it: the adress of "Look Desktop" (I have XP in italian) is C:\Documents and Settings\DarK\Dati applicazioni\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Mostra Desktop.scf
I put this adress but when I click the shortcut I don't go to desktop, never happen!
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Perhaps try Koasati's comment via the link in my comment above, just place it in say My Documents and create a shortcut to it.

I am not sure how the program interacts in the Italian version.

Sorry I have not been of help.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I make:

Copy and paste the following into a text file and save it as ShowDesktop.vbs. Then create a new shortcut linked to this file.

Set Shell = CreateObject ("Shell.Application")
Shell.MinimizeAll
Set Shell = Nothing

But don't work, when I push the shortcut give me an Win error.
Anything have my problem?
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Okay, last suggestion I have:

In notepad, type the following:

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

Save as: ShowDesktop.scf (make sure there is not a ".txt" in the name anywhere).

Move this file to: C:\WINDOWS\System folder.

After you move it to that folder - create a new dock entry > right-click dock entry > Dock Entry Properties > Browse button > select All Files in Files of Type list in browse dialog > go to C:\WINDOWS\System folder and select the "ShowDesktop.scf" file that you just made > select an image > test it.

I hope this one works for you.