The My Computer icon on my desktop has disappeared. Is there any way I can get it back?

Yes, right click an empty area of your desktop. Choose Properties > Desktop tab > Customize Desktop button > General tab.

Place a checkmark next to the item that you would like an icon to appear on your desktop. Your choices are:

  • My Computer
  • My Documents
  • My Network
  • Internet Explorer

In this case, place a checkmark next to "My Computer".