system tray doesn't show desktop icon

And make sure the "quick launch" option is enabled in the
taskbar and start menu properties


>-----Original Message-----
>Hello, I just got a new computer with xp. In 2000 I had
>a system tray on the left that had programs that I
>frequently used. There was an icon for the desktop that
>automatically gave me the desktop. XP is not showing
that
>system tray and even when I go to the start menu there
is
>no desktop icon. This means I have to minimize any open
>windows to access folder on the desktop. Can anyone
help?
>thanks,
>
>adrian
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