If “This PC” Icon is missing from the Desktop on your computerit is likely that it is not appearing due to a temporary glitch or missing after installation of an app or update on the computer.
In addition thisit is not uncommon to find cases of “This PC” Icon being accidentally deletedwhile trying to clear up the clutter of Files/Folders on the Desktop.
Luckily“This PC” is only a Desktop Shortcut and deletion or removal of this Shortcut has practically no impact on files/folders that it points to.
Add “This PC” to Desktop in Windows 11/10
At any timeyou can add ‘This PC’ Icon back to the Desktop of your Windows computer and it will once again start providing you with quick access to important locations of files and folders on your computer.
Once “This PC” Icon is added back to Desktopyou will be able to gain quick access to Hard DiskStorage DrivesNetwork Locations and major folders like DocumentsDownloadsMusicPictures and Videos on your computer by clicking on it.
You can find below three different methods to Add “This PC” Icon to the Desktop of a Windows 11/10 computer.
1. Add “This PC” to Desktop in Windows 11/10
You can follow the steps below to Add “This PC” Shortcut Icon to the desktop of your computer.
1. Right-click in any empty space on the Desktop and click on Personalize.
2. On Personalization screenscroll down in the right-pane and click on Themes.
3. On the Themes screenscroll down to “Related Settings” section and click on Desktop Icon Settings.
4. On Desktop Icon Settings screenselect the little box next to Computer and this will Add “This PC” Shortcut to the desktop of your computer.
5. Make sure you click on Apply and OK to save this setting on the computer.
2. Add “This PC” to Desktop Using Run Command
Another way to Add “This PC” Icon to the Desktop is by using the Run Command.
1. Press Win + R keys to open Run Command on your computer.
2. In the Run Command windowtype desk.cpl ,,5 and click on OK.
3. On Desktop Icon Settings screencheck the Computer box and this will add “This PC” Icon to the Desktop of your computer.
4. Click on Apply and OK to save this change on the computer.
3. Add “This PC” to Desktop Using File Explorer
Perhaps the easiest way to Add “This PC” icon to the Desktop of a Windows computer is by using File Explorer.
1. Click on the File Icon on the Taskbar or press Win + E keys to open the File Explorer on your computer.
2. On the File Explorer screenyou will find This PC in the left sidebar menu.
3. Simply Drag and Drop This PC to the Desktop on your computer.
As you can see in above imagethe Desktop Icon appears as “This PC – Shortcut”. Howeveryou can easily fix this issue by renaming the Shortcut as “This PC” or even “My Computer.
4. Rename “This PC” as “My Computer”
If you have been a long user of Windows computersyou might be able to recall that “This PC” Icon was popularly known as “My Computer” in the older versions of Windows.
If you are feeling nostalgicyou can Rename This PC as My Computer by right-clicking on This PC Icon and selecting the Rename option in the menu that appears.
Similarlyyou can Rename other Desktop icons and provide your own unique names to your most used Desktop Icons on your computer.