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Display the ‘Computer’ icon on the Desktop in Windows 8

Posted on March 23, 2015

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windows-8-logoIf you prefer using the Desktop instead of the Metro Start Screen in Windows 8, you might be wishing you had a shortcut to the ‘Computer’ dialog sitting right on the Desktop. Well, you can. and it’s very easy to set up. Here’s how:

1 – Right-click on the Windows 8 Desktop.

2 – Click Personalize.

3 – Click Change desktop icons.

4 – Check the box beside Computer and click Apply.

5 – Click Ok.

There are icons for several other familiar Windows features there as well. Feel free to check or uncheck the boxes as desired.

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