Getting folder back to correct place.

I was fiddling about with the 'programs >> ' list at the bottom of desktop in the taskbar.

I was trying to drag and drop a program into a different place on the list so it was next to another program with a similar purpose.

However what I succeeded in doing was moving the program folder from 'programs>>' and onto the desktop as a folder not a shortcut.

If I click on it I get an explorer window from which I can click on the program to load it.
This is not not I want. I don't want the folder on the desktop, I don't want a shortcut on the desktop I just want to be able to return it to the expandable program list which is in 'programs>>' in the taskbar at the bottom.

Are you talking about programs in the Start Menu at the Orb in the lower left corner? Once you slide them over to the desktop... I'm not sure how you can get them back.

Or do you mean the actual taskbar at the bottom running the length of the desktop?

If you want to "PIN" a program to the Taskbar, then right-click on the program desired and select "Pin to Taskbar"

Neither Nibs. Bear with me a mo' and I'll try to post a couple of screen shots.

Sorry cannot seem to get the saved screen shot to copy/paste into here.

Had to go back to XP and use photbucket to post here.
Anyway note at bottom right of screen in taskbar there is " programs>> " clicking on that gives me an expaned list of the programs I have.

On the left of the desktop you will see a folder called "Corel digital Studio 2010" That happened when i was trying to re-arrange the order in that program list. Now I cannot get it off the desktop and back into the program list where I want it. Note it's not a shortcut on the desktop but the actual program folder so I cannot just delete it.

You might try System Restore to if that works.

Looks like a classic F.U.B.A.R. to me.

Perhaps but I'd rather learn how to fix it if I can.

Mychael - I don't believe there is a fix. You might Google it and see what you come up with, but since no one else has replied, it might not be fixable.

PM both cybercore and TM and see if they know of anything that may help.

I'm at a loss on this one.

Ok, lets try approaching this from another way.

See on the left side of desktop I have normal shortcuts for VLC Media Player & Corel Paint shop Photo. However neither appear in that program list on the right. I want to get them there.

Is that Programs toolbar pointing at your C:\Programs folder?
Have you checked the actual C:\Programs folder to see if the two programs are physically in there?
I've just made a toolbar, dragged a folder out and it's no longer in its original position. It's on the desktop.

In t'other words drop 'em back in C:Programs (or whatever).