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How to show Control Panel, My Computer, Network on Windows 8, 8.1 Desktop and Win 10?


Example to show Control Panel, My Computer (This-PC on 8.1), Network on Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 Desktop



Yes! It lacks some standard icons on Windows 8 (8.1) desktop, but they can appear quite quickly, customize the appearance of the Windows desktop!

 Content / Solution / Tip:

1.) Show (activate) Windows 8 desktop icons via the desktop menu!
2.) Show Windows 8, 8.1, 10  desktop icons via RUN cmd (command)! << All MS OS

See also: ► ► ... change the desktop Icon size on Windows-8! 

1.) Show (activate) Windows 8 desktop icons via the desktop menu!

Please press the Windows-8 key combination [Win-Logo]+[D] to see the Windows-8 desktop.

By right-clicking on an empty (free) space on the Windows "Desktop" a selection context menu appears , here simply open via "Personalize" (... see Image-1 Point 1 and 2)  the personalize Window.

And now click the text "Change Desktop Icons" (... see Image-1 Point 3) .

In the window "Desktop Icons Settings" enable the display of desktop icons (... see Image-1 Point 4) what you want to see on the Windows Desktop.

INFO: On Windows 8.1 and 10 "My Computer" is called "This PC"

(Image-1) Show Windows Desktop Icons (Control Panel, My Computer, computer, network, user data) Show Windows 8 desktop icons (Control Panel, My Computer, computer, network, user data)

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2.) Show Windows 8 desktop icons via RUN cmd (command)!

Optionally, you can open the window "Desktop Icons Settings" via Run command (cmd).

1. Start "RUN" in Windows-8 with keys [Win-Logo]+[R] and type in »(Edit-Box)
Rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,5

desk.cpl ,5 is also ok

2. Press [ENTER] to open the "Desktop Icons Settings" on all Microsoft Windows OS!



(Image-2) Show Windows 8 desktop icons via RUN cmd (command)! Show Windows 8 desktop icons via RUN cmd (command)

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FAQ 50: Updated on: 18 July 2020 09:50 Windows
Windows-8

Windows 8 on screen keypad at startup, start page, log in without keyboard?


Solution, to see the on screen keypad at log in in Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows 10 > Please see the screenshots 1 & 2 for login without the keyboard, via virtual keyboard
Windows-8

Where is my computer on windows 8.1/10  to manage files and folders (open, find, start)?


The "My Computer" is for many User an reference point on Windows 8 and 8.1 to manage files and folders
Windows-8

Which version of Windows 8 is right for me?


You want the Windows-8 for personal use, or you dont need the BitLocker and Remote-Desktop connection, then is Windows 8 enough for you. If not, then the
Windows-8

How to activate BitLocker on Windows 8 / 10 for the Drive Encryption (start, open, customize)?


Easy start open the BitLocker in Windows-8 / 10 and 8.1 Please press the key combination [Win-Logo]+[R], then simply type the command control.exe /name
Windows-8

Activate Win 8 remote support for remote desktop connections in Windows OS?


To use and activate Win 8 remote support for remote desktop connection in Windows-8 Win8 Remote-Desktop is available from Windows 8 Pro, the default state of win8 remote support is enable
Windows-8

How to select/add users for Windows 8 / 10 / 11 Remote Desktop connections (allow, disallow, access authorization)?


Is very simple to add User for the Windows 10, 11 and 8.1 Remote Desktop connections. Please open the Remote-Desktop settings and click the Button "Select
Windows-8

How can i connect with Windows 8 / 10 by using Remote Desktop Connection (command, cmd prompt)?


To run the Remote Desktop Connection program for the Remote Desktop Connection to Windows-8 PC. Please start "RUN" via shortcut key combination [Windows logo]

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