Newbie Computer Help

Yes that's right, I need help with a computer, I am a plonker.

I turned on my computer today and my little quicklink things that appear to the right of my start menu are GONE.

You know what I mean, just to the right of the start menu I had like 3 quicklinks for the Internet, Outlook and Microsoft Werd. But they have mysteriously disappeared off the face of my computer. Even if I drag the little thingy that is supposed to drag the thingies out, it just doesn't work.

How do I get them back?! Any help would be much appreciated.

[Miffed22001]

phone 999
ask for Bill gates

[Greedo017]

assuming windows xp, try right clicking on the bar at the bottom where they usually are, clicking properties, and making sure "show quick launch" is checked.

assuming windows xp, try right clicking on the bar at the bottom where they usually are, clicking properties, and making sure "show quick launch" is checked.

You, my friend, are a genius. Thank you very much!