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If you've just installed Windows 10 or for some reason This PC (My Computer) disappeared from your Desktop screen, then follow the steps below to learn how to display This PC (My Computer) on the Desktop again.
1. Show My Computer on Windows 10 in Desktop Icon Settings
1.1. On Windows 10
Step 1: Click on Start (1) => Settings (2).
Step 2: Click on Personalization.
Step 3: Choose Themes (1) => Desktop icon settings (2).
Step 4: Tick the box next to Computer (1) => OK (2).
After that, open your Desktop and enjoy the result.
1.2. On Windows 11
Step 1: Right-click on Start (1) => Settings (2).
Step 2: Choose Personalization (1) => Themes (2).
Step 3: Select Desktop icon settings.
Step 4: Check the box next to Computer (1) => OK (2).
2. Show This PC (My Computer) with Recycle Bin
The Recycle Bin is a default icon always visible on Windows. You can perform this method on various versions of Windows, including Windows 11. The procedure is quite simple: you'll 'drag' This PC by creating a Shortcut as follows:
Step 1: Open Recycle Bin (1) => right-click on This PC (2) and drag-drop it onto the Desktop (3).
Step 2: Afterwards, you'll see This PC displayed as a Shortcut. You can open this Shortcut with similar functionality to regular This PC.
With the guidance provided in the article, you can easily and quickly display This PC (My Computer) on Windows 10, 11. Wishing you all success!
