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After last update, Thunderbird does not appear on desktop when started (XP Professional).

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Since yesterday's update, when I start Thunderbird, it appears in the task bar, but not on the desktop. I can select it, or use Task Manager to "switch to" it, but right-clicking it does not give me a menu. (It used to be that it opened outside the visible desktop, but right-click gave me a "move" option and I could move it to the visible screen with the cursor keys). I know XP is on its way out, but...

Since yesterday's update, when I start Thunderbird, it appears in the task bar, but not on the desktop. I can select it, or use Task Manager to "switch to" it, but right-clicking it does not give me a menu. (It used to be that it opened outside the visible desktop, but right-click gave me a "move" option and I could move it to the visible screen with the cursor keys). I know XP is on its way out, but...

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Start >Programs >Mozilla Thunderbird right click and select 'Create shortcut' It should ask to put shortcut on desktop, click on Yes