how to find desktop icon in windows 11

 

Sometimes we don't see the important icons of Desktop in Windows 11. Such as This PC, Recycle Bin, Control Panel, Network Does not show by default. This makes new users a bit confused. This blog will show in simple language how to bring back Desktop icons in Windows 11.

 

What Are Desktop Icons? (What are Desktop Icons?)

Desktop Icons are those small shortcuts on the home screen of the computer, using which you can quickly go to different system folders or software.

For example:

 

This PC,

Recycle Bin,

network,

control panel,

User's Files,

In Windows 11 they can be turned On/Off if desired.

 

How to show desktop icons

(Easy way to enable/show desktop icons in Windows 11)

 

Method 1: Using Personalization Settings

Step 1: Open Settings

 

Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.

(Press Windows Button + I)

 

Step 2: Go to Personalization

Click on Personalization from the left side menu.

 

Step 3: Open the theme

Scroll down and select Theme.

 

Step 4: Click on "Desktop Icon Settings".

You will find it at the bottom of the theme page. Open it in "Desktop Icon Settings".

 

Step 5: Select your icon

Tick the ones you want to appear on the desktop:

computer (this PC),

recycle bin,

network,

control panel,

user files,

Then Apply > OK

Now your icons will appear on the desktop!

 

Method 2: Right-click menu (quick way)

Right click on desktop

> Click Personalize

Themes > Desktop icon settings

Select icon > Click Apply.

The fastest way!

 

Method 3: Show/hide all desktop icons

If you see all desktop icons are hidden. Then right click on desktop. Hover over the view > click > Show desktop icon

✔ Tick will appear

❌ If not ticked it will be hidden

 

Additional Tips:

Many laptops have hidden icons, folder and file shortcuts by default that you can place on your desktop. If the recycle bin is not showing, it can be fixed from here.

 

Not finding desktop icons is a very common problem in Windows 11. But all icons can be easily restored from Settings > Personalization > Themes > Desktop icon settings.

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