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    "My Computer" dissappeared!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by moon angel, Jan 17, 2007.

  1. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    The icon "My Computer" seems to have vanished from my desktop. Can anyone help me get it back?

    Running xp pro sp2

    Thanks
     
    moon angel, Jan 17, 2007
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  2. Dreamer

    Dreamer The Bad Boy

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    lol Jessy

    Have you tried... Display Properties>Desktop>Customize Desktop...
     
    Dreamer, Jan 17, 2007
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  3. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Thanks Dreamer!

    I had to uncheck My computer, ok it then go back in and check it again. Weird!
     
    moon angel, Jan 17, 2007
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    mr_bots Notebook Evangelist

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    Also, you can go to "Start" and then right click on "My Computer" and select "Show on Desktop".
     
    mr_bots, Jan 17, 2007
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  5. Stella

    Stella Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Or just drag it from your start menu to your desktop :).
     
    Stella, Jan 18, 2007
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  6. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    That won't be the same. It won't be the "native" icon that allows you to right click and manage the machine the same way. It'll just let you browse the machine, basically just a shortcut to explorer.
     
    Pitabred, Jan 18, 2007
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    fdlazarte Notebook Consultant

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    Or... download TweakUI Powertoys for WinXP
     
    fdlazarte, Jan 18, 2007
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    dragonesse Notebook Deity

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    Or better yet, customize your start menu so "my computer" shows as a menu and you never need the "my computer" icon again!
     
    dragonesse, Jan 18, 2007
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