How to show My Computer in Windows 10

When you have just installed Windows 10 or for some reason This PC (My Computer) disappears on the Desktop, follow the following article 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 : Select Themes (1) => Desktop icon settings (2) .

Step 4 : Select Computer (1) => OK (2) .

Then, open the Desktop and enjoy the results.

1.2. On Windows 11

Step 1 : Right-click Start (1) => Settings (2) .

Step 2 : Choose Personalization (1) => Themes (2) .

Step 3 : Select Desktop icon settings .

Step 4 : Select Computer (1) => OK (2) .

2. Show This PC (My Computer) with Recycle Bin

The Recycle Bin is the default icon that is always displayed on Windows. You can do this on all versions of Windows, including Windows 11. The way to do it is quite simple: you will "pull" This PC by creating a Shortcut as follows:

Step 1 : Open the Recycle Bin (1) => hold the mouse on This PC (2) and drag - drop it to the Desktop (3) .

Step 2 : You will then see This PC displayed as Shortcut. You can open this Shortcut with the same functionality as regular This PC.

With the instructions in the article, you can display This PC (My Computer) on Windows 10,11 easily and quickly. Good luck!

Kareem Winters

Update 09 April 2024