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Show My Computer On Desktop on Windows 11: Quick Guide
My Computer gives you a shortcut access to all files on your PC
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Having your app icons, files, and folders added to your desktop makes them available on the first screen on your PC. It aids productive use and easy access to the item. Hence, you can show My Computer on the desktop alongside other programs.
Why is my PC not showing desktop icons?
The PC not showing desktop icons can occur for many underlying reasons. Disabling the visibility of desktop icon settings. You can turn on the option to access the feature.
Other factors that can cause mydesktop icons to be missingor not showing are:
The above factors can be fixed by troubleshooting your PC and applying the solutions below.
How can I show My computer on the desktop in Windows 11?
1. Personalize the Desktop menu
Setting a personalized icon in the Desktop menu allows you to create icons from your File Explorer.
2. Create a shortcut on the Desktop
Creating a shortcut for This PC will show it on your desktop and create a quick access icon where you can easily navigate This PC files.
Check our guide forfixing my desktop shortcuts not working on Windows 11if you have issues using the shortcut.
3. Show My Computer on the desktop via the Group Policy Editor
The above steps will configure your system to show the icons on your Desktop.
4. Rebuild This PC icon cache
Rebuilding This PC cache will refactor the icon’s cache and properties to help it show on My desktop. It fixes any disruptions that may cause it not to show.
So, this is how to put This PC on desktop in Windows 11. The solutions above will also help you show My Computer icon on the desktop on Windows 10, but make sure that the Show desktop icons option is enabled.
However, you can encounter issues with thedesktop icons being too big in Windows 11and unnecessarily taking up space.
In addition, we have a detailed guide onfixing Desktop Icons flashingon Windows 11. Also, our readers may be interested in our article abouthow to bring back old desktop iconson Windows 11.
For further questions or suggestions, kindly drop them in the comments section.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
He also enjoys gaming, writing, walking his dog, and reading and learning about new cultures. He also enjoys spending private time connecting with nature.
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
