How To Make The Computer Icon Appear On The Desktop Of Windows 8

Here is step by step tutorial on how to make the computer icon appear on the desktop of Windows 8. In the recent Windows version like Windows 7 and Windows 8, you will not find the computer icon, as its hidden by default . But users of Windows 8 and Windows 7 can easily make the computer icon appear or visible on their Windows desktop screen.

If you really want the Computer icon to appear on your Windows 8 desktop, then you have to follow these simple steps which I mentioned below.

Don’t forget to check out our recent post on Fresh Paint for Windows 8.

How To Make The Computer Icon Appear On The Desktop Of Windows 8:

  • Firstly go on to the start screen of Windows 8.
  • If you are on the start screen then click on desktop tile to access the desktop.

desktop

  • Now right click on any empty space on desktop and select the personalize option from the available options.

personalization

  • In the Window of Personalization, click on change desktop icons option available on the left side of the Window.

change desktop icon

  • When you click on change desktop icon option, desktop icon settings window pops-up in which various icons are available with computer icon. You can also select other icons for Recycle bin, User’s files, Control Panel, Network to appear on the desktop.

desktop icon setting

  • Check the computer option under Desktop icons and click the OK button located at the bottom of the Window.
  • Now close your personalization window.
  • Finally you will get the computer icon on your Windows 8 desktop.

computer icon

Follow these simple steps to make the computer icon appear or visible on your Windows 8 desktop.