Windows 8: Show computer icon on desktop
In Windows 8, the computer icon is not on your desktop by default - we will explain how you can still display it here.
Show computer icon on desktop
- Right-click on the desktop.
- Select "Customize" from the open menu.
- In the "Customization" window, select "Change desktop icons" on the left.
- In the "Desktop Icon Settings" check "Computer".
- Confirm with "Apply" and "OK".
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