Q. How can I add the Administrative Tools icon to the Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 desktop?
Jerold Schulman
September 17, 2006
1 Min Read
Dragging the Administrative Tools folder from Documents and SettingsAll UsersStart MenuProgramsAdministrative Tools can cause unwanted consequences.
To create an Administrative Tools shortcut on your desktop:
1. Open a CMD.EXE windows.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:
REG ADD HKLMSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerDesktopNameSpace\{D20EA4E1-3957-11d2-A40B-0C5020524153} /F
3. If the icon doesn't appear in a few seconds, left click a blank area of your desktop and press F5.
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