How to Add the 'Computer' and 'Network' icons on the desktop in Windows 7

This is a quick guide on how to add the 'Computer', 'Network' and User Files Icons onto the Desktop in Windows 7.

Note - this only works for the current user. Any other user will have to configure their desktop this way. If you would like to have EVERY desktop affected - read the next post here.

Step 1: User right click on "Desktop”



Step 2: User left click on "Personalize (menu item)"



Step 3: User left click on "Change desktop icons (link)" in "Personalization"



Step 4: User left click on "Computer (check box)", “User’s Files” and “Network” in "Desktop Icon Settings"



Step 5: User left click on "OK (push button)" in "Desktop Icon Settings"



All Done!