Re: Adding to Taskbar

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In article <#dQiOH5mFHA.1948@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Rick \"Nutcase\"
Rogers" <rick@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> WindowsXP
>>
>> I am trying to drag the IE icon to my taskbar so I don't have to minimize
>> all windows and double-click on it when I want to launch the internet.
>>
>> It wont copy. The taskbar is not locked.
>
>Hi,
>
>Create a shortcut to iexplore.exe here:
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet
>Explorer\Quick Launch

Or, drag the IE icon to the Quick Launch toolbar. In either case,
make sure that the Quick Launch toolbar is enabled:

1. Right-click a blank spot on the taskbar.
2. Click Toolbars.
3. Put a check mark next to Quick Launch.
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