Devoted Geek

Did your my computer icon disappear

So you’ve noticed your my computer, my documents, or my networks places icon has disappeared from your desktop. There is an easy way to get them back in a few short steps.

1. Right click anywhere on your desktop and select properties from the drop down list.

2. Look at the top of the window that just opened and locate the desktop tab and click on it.

3. Locate the button near the lower left corner of the window that says “customize,” and click on it.

4. You’ll notice 3 checks boxes. One for my computer, my documents, and network places.

5. Put a check mark next to the icons you wish to appear on the desktop and hit the ok button on the bottom of the window.

If all of your desktop icons are missing

- Right click on the Desktop, select Arrange Icons By, then select Show Desktop Icons.