How do I add the desktop icon to the task menu at the bottom of my screen so that when I am working in one application and I want to immediately go to my desktop and select another application, I don't have to minimize all open applications in order to view my desktop?

Hi vip4bham,
The icon is normally there by default, just aside the Start button... it's located at C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch (Windows Explorer command, show desktop)

Chris

On your keyboard press the "windows" key and then "M". It will take you to the desktop.

thanks garybeafl, just forgot the Windows shortcuts (maybe because it was too obvious.) My fault.