Why is the Macintosh HD icon stuck to desktop?

Why is the Macintosh HD icon stuck to my desktop?

to remove the icon: Finder>  preferences> uncheck "show these items on the desktop", "hard disks".

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    For some reason, I put the Macintosh HD icon on my desktop.  I don't remember why.  Should I keep it there, and what is the reason?
    Thanks very much!!!!

    it's a personal preference. I always keep mine there.  Click on it and see what it gives you easy access to.

  • Why is the macintosh hd icon flashing?

    Hello all,
    Weird thing started happening last night: the "Macintosh HD" icon on my Macbook Air started flashing on my desktop. It happens at exact 1 minute intervals - the icon will disappear for a quarter second then reappear.
    I still have full functionality of my computer but am concerned that this is the precursor to something failing.
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    to remove the icon: Finder>  preferences> uncheck "show these items on the desktop", "hard disks".

  • How can I recover the Macintosh HD icon on my mac?

    I heard that I was supposed to have the Macintosh HD icon on my desktop, however, it is not there and I tried to search for it with Finder and Spotlight and it is nowhere to be found. Does anyone know what happened exactly and how I can get it to show back on my desktop/computer.
    Thanks in advance!

    It is a Finder preference.
    If you want the forum for MBP notebooks
    www.apple.com/support/macbookpro
    or try OS Snow Leopard

  • Where is the macintosh hd icon that is supposed to be on the desktop

    My grandparents just bought a new macbook and they are trying to locate the "Macintosh HD" icon. Mine is on my desktop, but they are saying that theirs doesn't have one. Can anyone help me locate it?

    Click on the Desktop then select Preferences from the Finder menu. Click on the General icon in the toolbar. Check the boxes for the items you want displayed. Click on the Sidebar icon in the toolbar to configure what is displayed in the sidebar.

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  • My MacBook Pro shows the "Macintosh HD" icon on the desktop but my MacBook Air does NOT have the icon on it's desktop.  Is this normal?  If not, how do I remount the MacBook Air disk icon on the desktop?

    My MacBook Pro shows the "Macintosh HD" icon on the desktop but my MacBook Air does NOT show the icon on it's desktop.  Is this normal?  If not, how do I remount the MacBook Air "Macintosh HD" icon on it's desktop?

    Is it showing in the Finder?
    If so, then this is normal.
    Cheers,
    GB

  • HT2810 MacBookPro 10.9 photo icon stuck on desktop (one on top of any window opened).  Doesn't respond to any commands and can't be moved or deleted.  Computer acts like they are not there.  How do I get rid of them?

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  • I accidentally created a (macintosh hd) icon on my desktop. how can i remove it

    i accidentally created a (macintosh hd) icon on my desktop. how can i remove it

    If it appeared because you were changing the Finder's preferences, change them back. If not, just delete the item.
    (79734)

  • How can I reduce the size of icons on my desktop?

    How can I reduce the size of icons on my desktop?

    Click Finder, view, show view options, and then set icon size. You can size them and see the effects to choose what works for you.

  • How do I put the hard drive icon on my desktop?

    Been awhile since I've been back in the Mac world. Bought a new iMac (Intel-based). How do I put the hard drive icon on my desktop. When I go to it from the "go" menu in the finder, making an alias isn't even a choice!

    Click anywhere on your desktop so that Finder is displayed up on the menu bar. Next open Finder Preferences... select the General tab and check the Hard disks box.
    Dennis
    Message was edited by: den.thed
    oops' me too........

  • Why does my "Macintosh HD" icon reappear in a different location?

    I don't know why it happened but when I fired up my MBP this morning the HD icon (and the External HD icon for that matter) were placed in a seemingly random location on the display. Why?

    Put them back where you had them and/or use:
    Finder>View>Clean up Selection or Arrange By
    Repair permissions & restart your computer.
    Or just hide the HDs
    Finder>Preferences>General
    Show these items on the desktop: Uncheck hard disks
    This way you don't have to worry about them "appearing" in a different place.

  • Where can I find the "Macintosh HD" icon?

    I recently got a new MacBook Air, but I cannot find the "Macintosh HD" or Hard Drive on the Desktop or under the Devices tab in the Finder.  Where can I access my hard drive?

    Select Preferences from the Finder's Finder menu, click on the General icon in the toolbar. Check the boxes for items you want displayed on the Desktop. Click on the Sidebar icon and you can also configure what's displayed in the sidebar.

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