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Show Internet Explorer Desktop Icon Fix it

Technical details about this Microsoft Fix it solution
Name: Microsoft Fix it 50228
Old Name: Show Internet Explorer Desktop Icon
Version 1.1.1 – Automates steps in KB945402.
Additional Information: Localized in 23 languages

This Fix it adds the Internet Explorer icon to your desktop as described in the following article:

We have re-released this Fix it based on your feedback to account for additional scenarios. Thank you so much for continuing to provide feedback.

Published Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:45 PM by bmahaf
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# re: First Fix it Knowledge Base Article Live!

Saturday, November 22, 2008 12:56 PM by Craig

This is great! I'm excited for the prospect of Microsoft automatically fixing my problems. :-)

# re: Show Internet Explorer Icon Fix it Live!

Friday, December 19, 2008 7:16 AM by mla1

Did not fix it for me I was using a custom  theme in classic view I needed to set the following REg Key

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CLSID\{871C5380-42A0-1069-A2EA-08002B30309D}\ShellFolder

Attributes REG_DWORD 0

# re: Show Internet Explorer Icon Fix it Live!

Friday, December 19, 2008 5:24 PM by bmahaf

Hey mla1,

Thanks for posting to the blog. I have taken your feedback and added it to our list to investigate for a future version of this fix.

I really appreciate you taking the time to provide the registry information so that we can improve our fixes.

-brian

# re: Show Internet Explorer Icon Fix it Live!

Sunday, January 25, 2009 5:07 PM by Bruce

Ihave gone through all of the recommended fixes, but still cannot see the icon. Every registry key mentioned is correct in my set up,  I ran the fix it icon, and created the reg key text file and ran it.

Still not there.

Any other suggestions.

# re: Show Internet Explorer Icon Fix it Live!

Sunday, January 25, 2009 5:54 PM by bmahaf

Hello Bruce,

Thank you for taking the time to post a comment.

Are you able to see other icons on your desktop?

If you click on your desktop using the mouse and then press F5 does the icon appear?

Do you have a folder on your desktop called "Unused Desktop Shortcuts"?

Thanks,

-brian

# re: Show Internet Explorer Icon Fix it Live!

Sunday, January 25, 2009 10:38 PM by Bruce

Thanks for the questions.

In response - I see all other icons.

F5 does not make it appear.

Yes, had unused desktop shortcuts. In there was a folder with the {871C5380-42A0-1069-A2EA-08002B30309D} that relate to explorer icon. moved it back to the desktop, now have the icon. Yeh!!

I also removed the KB security update related to this issue and now have the checklist in theproperties.

Boy MS can be frustrating.

# re: Show Internet Explorer Icon Fix it Live!

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 1:21 AM by bmahaf

Hello Bruce,

Thank you for following up. At some point the Desktop Cleanup Wizard in Windows XP is run which creates the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder on the desktop.

I am glad to hear that your icon is back. I hope you have a great rest of your week.

-brian

# re: Show Internet Explorer Icon Fix it Live!

Sunday, February 08, 2009 10:13 AM by Bill

Have you tried using Fix It? Is it easy to work with? If your answer is yes, then the instructions on how to use Fix it are not simple to work with. Why is it for Microsoft so difficult to post easy to follow instructions?

# re: Show Internet Explorer Icon Fix it Live!

Monday, February 23, 2009 1:39 AM by romfct

Thank you, mla1! I have been trying to fix this problem for ages. Your fix was the only one that worked for me.

# re: Show Internet Explorer Desktop Icon Fix it

Saturday, March 14, 2009 2:18 PM by William Keener

Hi Bill,

Sorry for the slow response here. Which instructions are you referring to? To use a Fix it, you just need to click the Fix it button (or Fix this problem link under the button). Then, click Run in the File Download dialog box and follow the steps in the Fix it wizard.

Did you try this one?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945402

# re: Show Internet Explorer Desktop Icon Fix it

Saturday, March 14, 2009 2:21 PM by William Keener

You're welcome romfct! Glad this solution worked for you! Your input helps us make sure we are delivering the right solutions, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know.

# re: Show Internet Explorer Desktop Icon Fix it

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 1:52 PM by john wood

i have a thing that pop up that said send or notsend when i am on the internet

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# re: Show Internet Explorer Desktop Icon Fix it

Monday, June 15, 2009 11:59 PM by I am jose v

no estoy muy contento con mi computador no esta trvajando correctamente yo mando el mensaje de reporte y no pasa nada porfavor alguien podria ayudarme se los agradeseria mi email es josev66@msn.com gracias.

# re: Show Internet Explorer Desktop Icon Fix it

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 11:23 PM by perry

Sir, I dont have still the Icon of fix it on my disktop, and cant install Windows explorer 8. Thanx anyway.

# re: Show Internet Explorer Desktop Icon Fix it

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 8:50 AM by gerri green

i am not sure how to use this but i really need help fixing my internet explorer

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