How do I put an icon on my Desktop in Windows 8?

To put the Computer icon on the Desktop, right-click in any empty space on the Desktop and select Personalize from the popup menu. On the Personalization dialog box, click the Change desktop icons link in the list on the left.

How do I save an icon to my Desktop?

You can simply right-click the Desktop & click Refresh. This saves the icon positions (at least it does on XP, also confirmed on Windows 7).

Where are the icons in Windows 8?

Steps to show and hide desktop icons on Windows 8 computer: 1. To show the desktop icons, as the window of Desktop Icon Settings turns up, select the provided icons which contain Computer, Network, Recycle Bin, User’s Files, and Control Panel, and then click OK.

How do I put the icons back on my desktop?

To restore these icons, follow these steps:

Right-click the desktop and click Properties.
Click the Desktop tab.
Click Customize desktop.
Click the General tab, and then click the icons that you want to place on the desktop.
Click OK.

Is there a way to save desktop layout?

By Windows system icon, this means you can right-click on My Computer, My Documents, or the Recycle Bin to access the new menu options. Once you have arranged the icons on your desktop in the desired way, go ahead and right-click on My Computer and left-click on Save Desktop Icon Layout.

How do I install an icon in Windows?

To add icons to your desktop such as This PC, Recycle Bin and more:

Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Personalization > Themes.
Under Themes > Related Settings, select Desktop icon settings.
Choose the icons you would like to have on your desktop, then select Apply and OK.

Where do I find Windows icons?

Most Icons Windows 10 uses are actually located in C:\Windows\System32… Plus a few in C:\Windows\System32\imagesp1. dll and C:\Windows\System32\filemgmt.

Why are my desktop icons not showing?

Make sure the Show Desktop icons feature is enabled Here’s how to do that: Right-click on the empty area on your desktop. Choose View and you should see the Show Desktop icons option. Try checking and unchecking Show Desktop icons option a few times but remember to leave this option checked.

How do I save and restore desktop icon layout?

Go to Edit>Restore Icon Layout and your layout will be restored instantly. You can create and save as many icon layouts as you want, and restore whichever one suits you the best. The app works pretty well with a multi-monitor setup.