Re: Show Desktop Icon

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From: David Candy (david_at_mvps.org)
Date: 08/21/04 

Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 01:24:01 +1000

Norton's is wrong and stupid. They just class different types of programs. The QL fix program type (vbs or hta or js or wsc or wsh and maybe others) it gives that message for every program of that type. It gives that message for some MS programs too and there is NO CHECKING going on.

You too can write an AV program like norton's. Just pop up a dialog when anything happens. 

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'Not happy John! Defending our democracy',
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/06/29/1088392635123.html
"PMorgan" <pmorgan.nospam@bellsouth.net> wrote in message news:Xns954BDC066D824pmorgnbellsouthnet@216.77.188.18...
> I posted a note yesterday inquiring about a workaround to get a Show 
> Desktop icon on my Windows XP.
> 
> One responder gave instructions to create a notepad file for Show 
> Desktop.scr, then drag it to the taskbar.  When I tried that this 
> evening, I realized that I did not get instructions regarding where to 
> save this file.  I searched for the location of other .scr files and 
> based on that, I saved it in the Windows\System32 file.  It didn't work.
> 
> The second suggestion was to go to http://www.kellys-korner-
> xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and choose the Restore/Add Show Desktop to Quick 
> Launch Bar (Item #61).  When I clicked on that, Norton shot me a warning 
> screen that said MALICIOUS SCRIPT CONTENT DETECTED.  I deleted the file, 
> but wanted to pass the warning along.  I know I've seen many references 
> to this particular website and it's always been my impression that it is 
> a reliable site -- so I don't know what would cause this -- but I'm not 
> taking any chances.
> 
> Anyhow, I've run out of ideas and I still don't have a "Show Desktop" 
> icon.  Does anyone else have any ideas?
> 
> Incidentally, the Windows-->D DID work, but I'd still prefer the old 
> icon.  Is it possible to copy it from my old computer, and if so, what 
> files should I transfer?
> 
> Thanks again,
> 
> Perri

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