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Holaway
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Feb 28, 2025
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Create a shortcut / desktop link for file explorer in latest Insider builds

Hi folks Some people like Icons on desktop -- file explorer is quite a good one to have. It's not so easy these days with latest insider builds but can still be done easily enough. 1) On your ...
  • LukaBaylor's avatar
    Mar 01, 2025

    If you want to display “this computer” directly on the desktop:

    Press Win + R, type desk.cpl, and then enter.
    Check “Computer (this computer)” in the Desktop Icon Settings and click OK.
    This will display the File Explorer shortcut directly on your desktop, so you don't need to create it manually.

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