Solved Computer icon on desktop

Frank1

Frank1

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I have always liked to have the Computer icon on my desktop. I was able to do it with Windows 8, but I cannot find a way to do it with 8.1. Does anyone know if there is a way--even if I have to do it in the registry?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion g7-120us Notebook
    Memory
    8 GIG
Hello (Frank1). Easy to do. Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Click on Personalization >
or right click on desktop and select Personalize

Click on change desktop icons > Click on (or tick on) Computer (set to show desktop icons)
Then > you can (right click on) rename This PC to My Computer or anything else.

Right Click on the desktop, select view and show desktop icons.

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Hope this helps.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Server 2012 / 8.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i7 QuadCore 3770k
    Motherboard
    Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16GB Crucial Ballistix
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel embedded gpu
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster Z
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC / Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Plextor pcie msata
    PSU
    Rosewill Silent Night 500W Fanless / PicoPSU
    Case
    open bench - no case enclosure
    Cooling
    Silverstone HEO2 Passive Silent
    Keyboard
    logitech washable K310
    Mouse
    logitech wired
    Browser
    ie / maxthon
    Other Info
    Totally silent. No fans at all.
Thanks, md--That took care if it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion g7-120us Notebook
    Memory
    8 GIG
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