My Computer Icon NOt showing up :(

[Bambi]

My Computer Icon is not showing up on the desktop and when i try to save things, it does not appear either. I cleaned my system out of possible all malware, spyware etc etc, so i konw that is not the problem. Help me reclaim my MY COMPUTER please

 

[Nenu]

Which OS?
What does "it does not appear" mean?

 

[GJSNeptune]

Drag it from the Start Menu. You can Google for how to remove the shortcut arrow. I put My Computer in my Quick Launch. I hate desktop icons.

My Quick Launch: My Computer | My Documents | Control Panel

 

[Azhar]

Drag it from the Start Menu. You can Google for how to remove the shortcut arrow. I put My Computer in my Quick Launch. I hate desktop icons.

My Quick Launch: My Computer | My Documents | Control Panel

Dragging it from the Start menu will create a shortcut file. I prefer right-clicking My Computer from the Start menu and selecting "Show on Desktop"

 

[jtom617]

Dragging it from the Start menu will create a shortcut file. I prefer right-clicking My Computer from the Start menu and selecting "Show on Desktop"

Yeah if you do this, it should bring it back. I use the same method when i remove it, or someone at work does.. Give it a try!

 

[Bambi]

ok this is xp pro

Its more complicated than htat actually.

I cant drag it from start menu becuase it dont show up, i cant even right click properties, and added it using desktop icons becasue its greyed out there to. IM at lost.

 

[xxEIEIOxx]

Check the registry. This site has examples. http://www.activewin.com/tips/reg/desktop_4.shtml

 

[Johnx64]

right click desktop\click properties\click desktop tab\click customize desktop

 

[Bambi]

right click desktop\click properties\click desktop tab\click customize desktop

Thats not going to work because the my copmuter icon check box is not clickable

 

[Nenu]

It looks like you have lost permission to make the changes.
Check the effective permissions (for your user account) on anything that wont let you change it.