My Computer on my desktop is hidden/Not present

redhat_newbie

Hi Lads,


Operating System : Windows XP professional.

How to get My Computer Icon on my desktop ?

1) When i right click on My computer (in the explorer) it only sends the short cut to the desktop , not the original one.

2) But say , when i save some file from the net and choose Desktop , My Computer Option is seen in that .

3) I am unable to see the My Computer on my desktop. Every time i have to go to explorer and then right click and set all the properties or go to control panel......


I hope reason might be silly but i tried to tinker with all possibilities (tweak UI etc)

cheers lads,
RHN

tuxy

go to the start menu
right click my computer and select show on desktop

redhat_newbie

Was using classic start menu , so didn't work
switched to xp kind of menu , worked .........

Thanks for the help Tuxx
Thanks a million
RHN

redhat_newbie

When I switched back to Classic menu option , again My Computer Icon on the desktop dissappeared.........

Any solutions !

cheers,
RHN

PiE

Right click desktop -> Properties -> Desktop tab -> Customise Desktop -> Tick the My Computer checkbox in Desktop icons.

redhat_newbie

Grant Job, Thanks a million !
Thanks PiE and tuxx !