my computer icon vanished

[Guest]

how do i get my computer icon back on desktop i tried restore points that
didnt work i have all the folders cause i made shortcuts but i need the real
thing back help

 

[WTC]

try this, start>run and type

desk.cpl

click on the "Desktop" tab, then the "Customize desktop" button, check "My
Computer", then OK, apply.

If "My Computer" is selected then uncheck>OK>Apply, then click the
"Customize desktop" button, check "My Computer", then OK, apply

Good Luck

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Right-click on your Desktop and select:
Properties > Desktop > Customize Desktop >
General Tab, then click once on the MY COMPUTER
icon, then click OK and Apply.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| how do i get my computer icon back on desktop i tried restore points that
| didnt work i have all the folders cause i made shortcuts but i need the real
| thing back help

 

[encyclo]

Try the MS Powertoy TweakUI.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

1.Right-click the desktop, and then click Properties.
2.On the Desktop tab, click Customize Desktop.
3.Under Desktop icons, click to select the check boxes of the icons you want to view.
4.Click OK two times.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;330170

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


how do i get my computer icon back on desktop i tried restore points that
didnt work i have all the folders cause i made shortcuts but i need the real
thing back help