How to get a “This PC” icon on your desktop in Windows 11

Learn how to get a “This PC” (my computer) icon on your desktop in Windows 11.

Steps

1. Right-click on your desktop.

2. Click on Personalize.

Open Windows 11 Personalize settings

3. Click on Themes.

Windows 11 Themes settings

4. Click on Desktop icon settings.

Windows 11 desktop icon settings

5. Click on the Computer option to check this option.

Get a This PC icon on your desktop in Windows 11

6. Click on Apply at the bottom of the “Desktop Icon Settings” window.

7. Click on OK.

The “This PC” icon is now on the desktop of your Windows 11 PC.