A couple of small windows xp problems

[Jimmy_el_Shoe]

Hi

First off, I accidentaly deleted the shortcut to desktop I used to have on my taskbar thing, I tried re-adding another one but when I clicked it, it bought it up like any other folder - how do i get it back?

Secondly, when I open the volume control, it appears open on the taskbar but it doesn't actually open on my screen??

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
The Shoe

[street1 (RIP)]

Have you tried system restore to an earlier date when the
problem did not exist ?

Follow the instructions provided by ComputerHope. See below
link.

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000589.htm

[homer]

1. right click taskbar > Toolbars > check Desktop

2. did you double click the speaker icon on the taskbar on the far right?

[dairyman]

Do you mean the Show Desktop icon on the Quick Launch toolbar?

The Elder Geek has instructions on how to restore it.

Restore Show Desktop Icon to Quick Launch on Taskbar

[programming_pat]

let us know how you go with that

[Jimmy_el_Shoe]

Hi

Problem 1 is solved thats. It was the QuickLaunch thing.

Still having problems with the hidden Volume Control though. Any ideas?

[Broni]

What happens when you right click on Volume Control icon?

[Jimmy_el_Shoe]

It looks like it opens, like it opens in the taskbar, but when i click it, it doesnt appear on my screen.

[Broni]

No, when you right click on its icon in taskbar, can you see any options, you can click on?

[freda]

how do I restore factory setting for window xp?

[Broni]

freda

Welcome aboard

You need to start your own topic.

[Jimmy_el_Shoe]

No, when you right click on its icon in taskbar, can you see any options, you can click on?

No, it says all the minimize, move, close etc

[Broni]

etc

I'd like you to post ALL options, you have there.

[Jimmy_el_Shoe]

Restore (greyed out)
Move
Size (greyed out)
Minimize
Maximize (greyed out)
Close

[Broni]

Try this...
Go Start>Control Panel, double click on Sounds and Audio Devices
Click the Volume tab. In the "Device Volume" section, uncheck "Place volume icon in the taskbar".
Click Apply.
Put checkmark back into "Place volume icon in the taskbar".
Click Apply.