This fast tutorial describes how to show My Computer on the desktop in Windows 10. To view the video for this tutorial, scroll down to the bottom of the page.

About Windows Desktop

Placing applications on your Windows desktop makes it easier to access apps that you use frequently. Also, it is convenient to put the My Computer folder on the desktop since it makes things more efficient.

However, a common question that many people have is actually how to show the My Computer folder on the desktop.

Follow the steps in this tutorial to solve the problem.

How to Show My Computer on Desktop in Windows 10

Tutorial: How to Show My Computer on Desktop in Windows 10

To put the My Computer folder on your desktop, you need to access the Desktop Icon Settings. Here are the steps to find the settings and perform the task:

  1. Right-click your desktop to activate the menu.
  2. Go to the bottom of the menu and select Personalize.
  3. The settings window will appear.
  4. In the settings window, go to the left-hand column and select Themes.
  5. Then, go to the far right-hand column of the window.
  6. Below Related Settings, click the Desktop icon settings.
  7. Click Computer so that there is a checkmark next to it.
  8. Finally, click Apply at the bottom right-hand corner of the window.

Now, when you close all the windows, you should see My Computer on the desktop. You can arrange the icons on your desktop to suit your preferences.

To show other common folders/icons, such as the Recycle Bin, User’s Files, Control Panel, and Network, simply follow the same steps.

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