How to restore My Computer icon on desktop in Windows 10
How to Display the My Computer Icon on the Desktop in Windows 7, 8, or 10
Show I dont know about you, but I really preferred having the My Computer icon right on the desktop. Seems like modern versions of windows dont have it by default anymore. There are two different ways you can add the icon back. In Windows 10 the My Computer icon is called This PC and its pretty easy to add back. Keep reading for Windows 7, 8, and Vista instructions below. Add the My Computer Icon to the Windows 10 DesktopIf you want to add Computer, Recycle Bin, Control Panel, or your User folder icon to the desktop in Windows 10, theres an extra step youll need to know how to do.First, right-click on the desktop and choose Personalize. Now select Themes on the left-hand menu, and then once you are there, you can select Desktop icon settings under the Related Settings section. And now you can click the checkboxes for the icons that you want back. You should see the icons show up as soon as you click Apply. The Best Tech Newsletter Anywhere Join 425,000 subscribers and get a daily digest of features, articles, news, and trivia.
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By submitting your email, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Note:you can rename This PC to My Computer by simply right-clicking and choosing Rename. Add the My Computer Icon to the Desktop in Windows 7, 8, or VistaRight-click on the desktop and choose Personalize, then click on Change Desktop Icons on the left-hand side of the screen. In the Desktop Icons panel you can choose which of the built-in icons to show on the desktop: One of the most common requests is how to add the Recycle bin back which you can also do from the above panel. Another Trickin Windows 7 or VistaTo put the Computer icon on the desktop, click the Start button, and then right-click on Computer. Click the Show on Desktop item in the menu, and your Computer icon will show up on the desktop. Lowell is the founder and CEO of How-To Geek. Hes been running the show since creating the site back in 2006. Over the last decade, Lowell has personally written more than 1000 articles which have been viewed by over 250 million people. Prior to starting How-To Geek, Lowell spent 15 years working in IT doing consulting, cybersecurity, database management, and programming work. Read Full Bio » |
