1.Right-click on a blank area of your desktop; this will bring up a menu next to your cursor.

2.Select “Properties” from the menu.

3.Click on the “Desktop” tab at the top of the Properties window.

4.Select “Customize desktop.”

5.Choose the “General” tab at the top of the window. This brings up a list of icons that you want to place on your desktop. Click on the “My Computer” icon to select it.

6.Click “OK;” the icon should now appear on your desktop.

Vista or Windows 7

1.Right-click on an empty space on your desktop; this will open a menu next to your cursor.

2.Select “Personalize” from the menu.

3.Click on “Change Desktop Icons” located on the left-hand side.

4.Select “Computer” by clicking on the check box. This will enable the short cut icon on your desktop.

5.Click on the “Apply” button and then “OK.” The icon should be back on your desktop.