[SOLVED] Computer Icon on Desktop

I just replaced Zorin 6 with Zorin 8. I can't find a way to display the Computer icon on the desktop. Can anyone please help.

Len

Hi lenberman, I don't think it is possible - have checked dconf and tweak-tool and nothing there - I don't know if this is down to Zorin Devs or Ubuntu devs or Gnome Devs but not very helpful for people who are used to 'Computer' on the desktop - the quickest way to get to it is through the 'home' icon which lists all the places in the left pane.

Hi,

open "Tweak Tool" > Desktop and make sure the top two switches are set to on:



Regards Wolfman

EDIT: See my answer below too!.

Hi Wolfman, that top command just removes all desktop icons (off) or shows desktop icons (on) there is no 'Computer' icon any more! Will delve some more on the net.

Here you go:

http://www.ubuntuask.com/q/answers-comp ... 89148.html

and the page referred to in the above:

http://www.webupd8.org/2013/04/get-naut ... buntu.html

Do so at your own risk! If you do get it to work, please post back, but YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! If you screw up your install I won't take responsibility!

Hi Swarf,

I didn't notice he said "Computer"!.

Open Zorin Menu > Places > Computer, right click and create desktop shortcut icon.

Regards Wolfman

60 blue jewels to you sir - and I did not spot that! Doh! Have just created a 'Places' Shortcut - this is where you get the familiar icon from:



Then afterward, right-click the icon and rename it 'Computer' - or if you are a Windows die-hard 'My Computer'!

Thank you, Issue resolved.
Len