Icon on the Desktop: How to Add a Desktop Icon?

Icon on the Desktop: How to Add a Desktop Icon? is easier to understand when the core ideas are paired with practical examples. The sections below explain the topic clearly, highlight useful steps, and point out details that can prevent common errors.

It is convenient to have common icons such as My Computer, Recycle Bin on the screen, but it may be because "it works" so you accidentally "disappear" those icons. How to quickly retrieve those icons? We would like to guide you in the article below

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Add icons on Windows 10

From the desktop, right-click and select Personalize .

Next, you select the Themes menu in the left column and select Desktop icon settings in the right column

You tick the icons you want to appear outside the Desktop

Add an icon outside the Desktop on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Vista

From the screen, right-click and choose Personalize >> Change Desktop Icons

In the Desktop icon settings window, you tick the icon you want to bring up the screen

In addition, there is another way to apply for Windows 7, go to Start menu , right-click Computer and select Show on Desktop .

Good luck!

FAQ

What should you know about add icons on Windows 10?

From the desktop, right-click and select Personalize.

What should you know about add an icon outside the Desktop on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Vista?

From the screen, right-click and choose Personalize >> Change Desktop Icons.

What is Icon on the Desktop: How to Add a Desktop Icon??

It is convenient to have common icons such as My Computer, Recycle Bin on the screen, but it may be because "it works" so you accidentally "disappear" those icons.