Windows 2008R2 gives the user a clean desktop, so the computer icon is nowhere to find and since now all users now the keyboard shortcut ( WINkey+e ) … let’s put the icon back on the desktop.
Solution:
Make a change to the Registry by using a GPO
We have to change 2 registry keys.
- One for Classic mode
- One for Aero mode
Open your RDS Server User Policy and expand the following folders:
User Configuration, Preferences, Windows Settings, Registry
I would suggest you put both keys into Collection item.
Right click and choos New, Collection item
Rename the Collection item folder name to: Show Computer Icon
Right click within the Show Computer Icon folder and choose New, Registry Item
Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key Path: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\ClassicStartMenu
Value name: {20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value Data (hex): 00000000
Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key Path: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\ClassicStartMenu
Value name: {20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value Data (hex): 00000000
The Show Computer Icon will look like this:
More tips and tricks can be found on my Remote Desktop services 2008R2 page.
