How to Add or Change Desktop Icons Vista version Windows

Miss your desktop icons in Windows Vista? Here's how to change the settings and get them back!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Right Click anywhere on your desktop and select "Personalize" from the pop-up options.

2. Left Click on the "Change Desktop Icons" link located in the upper left hand corner of the Personalization pop-up window.

3. In the upper section of the new pop-up window, check the icons you want to show on your desktop. Your personal files, folders and documents can be displayed by checking the "User Files" option.

4. Save the Changes.

5. System icons will appear automatically. To display personal files, use the tradition windows method to transfer files to your desktop.

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[Cherst1031]

on 7/30/2008 Thanks, I need all the help I can get with Vista.

[purrfect1969]

on 7/9/2008 Thanks for the info.

[Hapworth]

on 7/9/2008 I didn't know about the right click "Personalize". I'll have to experiment.