"This PC" on Windows is a handy folder that lets you quickly access all the drives. From it, you can manage your entire system. However, it isn't readily available on the desktop most of the time. This is why accessing it through File Explorer can feel tiresome, especially if you need to access it ten times a day.
If accessing the "This PC" folder from File Explorer feels cumbersome, here's how you can move it directly to your desktop.
How to Add the "This PC" Icon to Your Windows Desktop
To add the "This PC" icon to your Windows 11 desktop, follow these steps:
- Right-click on the Windows Start button and open Settings.
- Navigate to the Personalization tab in the left sidebar.
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Go to Themes in the right pane.
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Click on Desktop icon settings under Related settings.
- In the Desktop Icon Settings window, check the box beside Computer.
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Then, click on Apply and hit OK.
That's all. Following the above steps will add the "This PC" icon to your desktop. If you wish to remove the icon again, follow the same steps outlined above, but this time uncheck the box beside Computer (that you checked), click Apply, and hit OK.
Similar to how we have added the "This PC" icon, you can add other icons to your desktop in Windows, such as Recycle Bin, Network, and Control Panel.
Don't restore the icon settings after making this change. This will reverse our recent change, and the "This PC" icon will again disappear.
Easily Add the "This PC" Icon to Your Desktop
Windows 11 doesn't display the "This PC" icon on the desktop by default, so we have to add it manually. Hopefully, the above steps will help you add this icon to your desktop and make accessing your drives much more straightforward. Taking this step will significantly enhance your productivity. If you decide to clean up your desktop in the future, follow the same steps and disable it again.