In order to restore this open up notepad.\nCopy and paste the following below into the file.\n\nCommand=2\nIconFile=explorer.exe,3\n\nCommand=ToggleDesktop\nSave the file as ShowDesktop.scf and put it in the c:documents and settings%user%application datamicrosoftinternet explorerquick launch.\nOnce you do that your icon should reappear.