There was a zoom level in the systray in both the lap and desktop - by default..
In using the laptop as a model to get the devce to enable on the desktop, I lost it onthe laptop too - progress hey!.
Thanx for reminding me of the gear as I was using ctrl with + and -.
This is all with Win 7 x 64 and Explorer 9.
I think it disappeared when i ticd "show sdesktop" but can't remmeber.
It realy came in handy. it reminds me of ie spell's usefullness but I made no specific downoad.
If not already there, enable the Main Menu by pressing the Alt key. Then select View > Toolbars and ensure Status bar is checked. Then you should see your Zoom options. Note Ctrl + and Ctrl - zoom in and out too.