How to Add or Change Desktop Icons in Windows 7

Every time Microsoft comes out with a new operating system it seems they get rid of the things we've grown to love and found useful in the previous version. Desktop icons being one such item they keep turning off by default. Read on to find out how to get your "Computer, User's Files, Network and Recycle Bin" icons back on your desktop with Windows 7

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Windows 7 Operating System

1. Step 1
   
   Opening personalization window

   First step is to "right mouse click" anywhere on your desktop and click "Personalize". See image included for a visual guide of this step.

2. Step 2
   
   Clicking on the Change desktop icons link

   Next, in the upper left side of the new Personalization window you'll see a text menu listing. Click on the link that's called "Change desktop icons". See image included for a visual guide of this step.

3. Step 3
   
   Selecting the icons you want to display

   Now the "Desktop Icon Settings" window will display and you can select/deselect the desktop icons you wish to display on your desktop. Once you've checked the appropriate check boxes click the "Ok" button. You should now see the icons on your desktop.