How to Get to My Computer on Windows 8

This updated guide examines How to Get to My Computer on Windows 8 and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Method 1of 4:

Using the Keyboard Shortcut

1. Press?Win+E. This will automatically open the File Explorer window.
2. Click "This PC" or "Computer" in the navigation pane. The pane is located in the left-hand side of the Explorer window (you may need to scroll down a bit to see '"This PC" it if you have a lot of folders).

Method 2of 4:

Using Windows Search

1. Open the Start screen. Press the?Winkey.
   • You can also click on the Windows icon in the lower left corner of your desktop (Windows 8.1 users).
2. Type "This PC" if you have Windows 8.1, or "Computer" if you have Windows 8. The Search bar will open.
3. Click the first result.

Method 3of 4:

Adding the Icon to the Taskbar

1. Open File Explorer. Press?Win+Eon your keyboard.
2. Create a shortcut to This PC/Computer on your desktop. Drag "This PC" or "Computer" in the navigation pane of File Explorer (located on the left side of the window) to your desktop background to create a shortcut.
3. Create a shortcut to This PC/Computer on your taskbar. Drag the "This PC" or "Computer" shortcut on your desktop to the taskbar to create a shortcut.
4. Click the icon to open This PC/Computer.

Method 4of 4:

Adding the Icon to the Desktop

1. Right click anywhere on the desktop.
2. Select the Personalize option from the dropdown. This option is usually at the bottom of the menu and will bring up the personalization window.
3. Change the desktop icons. Click on Change Desktop Icons in the upper left-hand corner of the window.
4. Select Computer or "This PC" and clickOK. You will now see the icon on the desktop. Double click the icon to see your hard drive.
5. Double click the icon to open This PC/Computer.