Yes, you can still show the legacy system icons on the Windows 11 desktop, and here's how. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

If you are missing some of the desktop icons such as This PC, Network, Recycle Bin, you can manually add them, appearing on the Desktop. Go to Windows Settings (Win + I) > Personalization > Themes.

If you are looking for a way to to put favorites on desktop, then you need to create a Desktop shortcut to Favorites in Windows. It lets users quickly access frequently used items.

Back up the Windows Registry file and create a valid restore point before you proceed. To make our edits in the Windows 11 Registry File, we will type “regedit” into the Windows 11 search tool.

Despite all their best efforts to marginalize the Windows 11 Control Panel, it’s still a vital tool for troubleshooting. We show you how to add direct access to your desktop.

Showing classic desktop icons (such as This PC, Network, and Control Panel) on Windows 11 can also help to bring back a familiar Windows 10 (and even older versions) experience.

On Windows 11, the Quick Settings flyout (Windows key + A) gives you quick access to enable, manage, and disable common features, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Battery saver, Focus ...

We’ve put together a step-by-step guide on how to add personalized photos to your desktop. Changing your Windows 11 background image from file finder ...

In Windows 11, your app icons are centered by default, icons are smaller, and a Quick Settings panel has been added. Here's how to master the Windows 11 taskbar (or make it look more like Windows 10).