macintosh hd shortcut on desktop

How to show the storage drive icon on your Mac desktop

1. 1) In the Menu Bar, go to Finder → Preferences.
2. 2) When the preferences window for Finder opens up, open the General tab.
3. 3) Put a check mark in the Hard Disks checkbox under the Show these items on the desktop header:
4. 4) Your Mac's storage disk(s) should now instantly appear on your Desktop:
5. Also read:

1. How do I create a Macintosh HD shortcut on my desktop?
2. How do I access my Macintosh HD?
3. How do I quickly show my Mac desktop?
4. How do I restore my Macintosh HD icon?
5. What is Macintosh HD icon?
6. Why can't I see my Macintosh HD?
7. Can't see Macintosh HD disk utility?
8. How do I fix my Macintosh HD?
9. How do I download Macintosh HD?
10. How do I add Macintosh HD to Disk Utility?
11. How do I swipe to desktop on Mac?
12. Why did my Mac desktop disappeared?
13. How do you make a new desktop on a Mac?

How do I create a Macintosh HD shortcut on my desktop?

Go to Finder - Preferences - General and check the boxes of everything you want to be shown on your Desktop. The Desktop itself is a Folder that is on the 'Macintosh HD' and therefor you cannot drag the Macintosh HD icon onto the desktop.

How do I access my Macintosh HD?

Go to the Menu bar, and then, move to "Finder". Next, click on the "Preferences" option. Next, select the "General" tab when the Finder preferences window appears on your Mac screen. After that, check the box "Hard disks" under "Show these items on the desktop".

How do I quickly show my Mac desktop?

Command+F3: Use the Command+F3 (Mission Control) keyboard shortcut to quickly view the desktop. This shortcut works on most modern Macs. Fn+F11: If you have an older Mac, or if you're using a keyboard that doesn't have the media keys, you can use the F11 or the Fn+F11 keyboard combination to reveal the desktop.

How do I restore my Macintosh HD icon?

Here's how to do it.

1. Click the Finder's File menu at the top of the screen (just click the bare desktop if you don't see the word “Finder” next to the Apple menu), then select Finder Preferences and click the General tab.
2. You should now see a list of all the items that will show up on your desktop.

What is Macintosh HD icon?

Macintosh HD is categorized under 'Hard disks' so if you leave it checked, then Macintosh HD (or whatever you have named your hard drive) will remain visible. Each drive will have a unique icon visible on the desktop. Icons for volumes will represent what the actual media or volume is.

Why can't I see my Macintosh HD?

If your hard drive doesn't appear on the desktop, go to the Finder (you can select it in your dock or just click on your desktop) and select Finder > Preferences (Command-Comma). Make sure the Hard Disks box is checked and it should show on your desktop.

Can't see Macintosh HD disk utility?

How to fix Macintosh HD not mounted in Disk Utility?

1. Solution 1: Restart your Mac computer. ...
2. Solution 2: Repair the unmountable Macintosh HD in Recovery Mode. ...
3. Solution 3: Fix Macintosh HD not mounted by Terminal. ...
4. Solution 4: Run FSCK command in Single User Mode.

How do I fix my Macintosh HD?

Repairing a disk

1. Restart your Mac, and press Command + R, while it's restarting.
2. Select Disk Utility from the macOS Utilities menu. Once Disk Utility has loaded, choose the disk you wish to repair - the default name for your system partition is generally "Macintosh HD", and choose 'Repair Disk'.

How do I download Macintosh HD?

1. How do I download Macintosh HD?

1. Shut down your Mac.
2. Press the Power button.
3. Immediately press the command (cloverleaf) key and R together.
4. Make sure you're connected to the internet through Wi-Fi.
5. Make sure you're connected to the internet through Wi-Fi.
6. Select Install Mac OS X, then click Continue.

How do I add Macintosh HD to Disk Utility?

After booting in the recovery mode, select Disk Utility from the macOS Utilities menu.

1. Select Mountable Macintosh HD and click on "Erase"
2. Update the parameters when prompted and then select Reinstall macOS.

How do I swipe to desktop on Mac?

Place your thumb and three fingers on the trackpad, then spread them apart in a reverse pinch, just like as if you're praising a meal, to reveal your desktop.

Why did my Mac desktop disappeared?

When it comes to everything disappearing from the desktop, the first problem must be the missing folders or hidden Mac folder icons. There would be a problem with system settings, or you might have accidentally deleted something as well.

How do you make a new desktop on a Mac?

To add another desktop in Mission Control, move your cursor anywhere to the right of the desktop thumbnail. A pop-up with a + symbol will appear in the upper right corner of the screen. Click on it, and a new desktop will appear.