To add icons to your desktop such as This PC, Recycle Bin and more:
- Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Personalization > Themes.
- Under Themes > Related Settings, select Desktop icon settings.
- Choose the icons you would like to have on your desktop, then select Apply and OK.
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How Do I Get My Computer icon on desktop?
Enable This PC shortcut:
- Right-click the desktop and click Personalize.
- In Personalization, find and select Themes.
- In themes, find and click Desktop icon.
- A window will appear with Desktop icon settings.
- Find and select Computer under Desktop Icons.
- Apply changes and press OK.
Where is the My Computer icon on Windows 10?
1) Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize.
- 2) Click Themes.
- 3) Click “Go to desktop icon settings.”
- 4) Check the box next to Computer.
- 5) Click Apply.
- 6) Click OK.
- 7) Right-click on This PC.
- 8) Select Rename.
- 9) Type “My Computer.”
Why are my desktop icons not showing?
Make sure the Show Desktop icons feature is enabled
Here’s how to do that: Right-click on the empty area on your desktop. Choose View and you should see the Show Desktop icons option. Try checking and unchecking Show Desktop icons option a few times but remember to leave this option checked.
Where did my icons go?
Go to Apps or Manage apps. Now, look for the missing app and open it. Try to look for the Disable or Start/Enable option. If you see that the app is Disabled, you will need to tap the option to Enable it.
How do I restore my desktop screen?
Find your “Desktop Personalization Settings.” Turn on your computer and wait for your desktop to load. Right click on your desktop and click on “Personalize” to be taken to your desktop settings. Click “Change Desktop Icons” under “Tasks” and double click “Restore Default.”
How do I put an app icon on my home screen?
Where is the apps button on my Home screen? How do I find all my apps?
- 1 Tap and hold any blank space.
- 2 Tap Settings.
- 3 Tap the switch next to Show Apps screen button on Home screen.
- 4 An apps button will appear on your home screen.
How do I get my desktop icons back on Windows 10?
How to restore the old Windows desktop icons
- Open Settings.
- Click on Personalization.
- Click on Themes.
- Click the Desktop icons settings link.
- Check each icon you want to see on the desktop, including Computer (This PC), User’s Files, Network, Recycle Bin, and Control Panel.
- Click Apply.
- Click OK.
How do you add a shortcut to the home screen in Windows 10?
If you are using Windows 10
- Click the Windows key, and then browse to the Office program for which you want to create a desktop shortcut.
- Left-click the name of the program, and drag it onto your desktop. A shortcut for the program appears on your desktop.
Why is my app not showing on my home screen?
Go to the phone’s Settings app, go to “Display”, go to “Homescreen”, look for something like “Add apps to Home Screen” and turn that on.
How do I put apps on my desktop Windows 10?
Method 1: Desktop Apps Only
- Select the Windows button to open the Start menu.
- Select All apps.
- Right-click on the app you want to create a desktop shortcut for.
- Select More.
- Select Open file location.
- Right-click on the app’s icon.
- Select Create shortcut.
- Select Yes.
How do I find an app that disappeared?
Reinstall the missing app
In that case, all you need is to search for the app on the App Store and reinstall it. Doing that will bring back the app icon to your home screen and the App Library. Meanwhile, you need to ensure you’ve not hidden any page on the home screen, or the app will show in the App Library alone.
Why are my apps not showing in Windows 10?
Open Settings by pressing the Windows key+I on your keyboard and click on Apps. Under Apps & features, find the app that is not showing up and click on it once to reveal Advanced options.Reboot if required and check if you can open the app from the Start Menu now.