How To Add My Computer, Network, My Documents Icons On Desktop Of Windows 7

Are you used to desktop icons such as “My Computer”, “My Network Places”, and “My Documents”  on your Windows XP desktop? If you have switched to Windows 7, you will not see any of these icons on desktop except “Recycle Bin”. This is done to keep desktop clean and uncluttered. These can be launched using Start Menu. However, if you are used to these icons and can’t get away without these on desktop, you can bring them back in Windows 7 too.

1. Right-click on empty area of desktop and click “Personalize”.

2. In the “Personalization” window, click on “Change desktop icons” button in the left pane.

3. In the “Desktop Icons Settings” dialog box, check the boxes you need.

4. Click “OK”.

You are done. Icons will be back on your desktop.

Note that “My Documents” folder as in Windows XP is renamed with “User name”and “My Network Places” is named as “Network” in Windows 7.