Display My Computer Icon on the Desktop in Windows Vista
I don't know about you, but I really preferred having the My Computer icon right on the desktop. Seems like modern versions of windows don't have it by default anymore. There are two different ways you can add the icon back.
Easy Method
To 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:
Nearly as Easy Method
Right-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.
Where do I find "my computer" on Windows Vista? How do I enlarge the lettering on the tool bars and icons? Why am I unauthorized to open Network?
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Thank you…very helpful!
The desktop wallpaper will not show up on the desktop. What do I need to do to fix this problem?
Thank you. Just what I needed & wanted. Bless you.
Thanks! It seems obvious now….
You can also add a toolbar called "Computer" on the Taskbar. Click on ">>" and you'll get subfolders and drives. Easier access.
The writing on the icons of my desktop is much smaller, how do I enlarge it?
thank u… finally i know how to change