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I have a MacintoshHD icon on the desktop and under "Locations". I wold like to keep the one under Locations but how do I get rid of the desktop icon?
iMac Line (2012 and Later)
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I have a MacintoshHD icon on the desktop and under "Locations". I wold like to keep the one under Locations but how do I get rid of the desktop icon?
iMac Line (2012 and Later)
Hello jmsfmtex,
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities. I'd be happy to provide the steps for removing the Macintosh HD icon from your desktop.
To remove it, open the Finder. Then, go to Finder in the menu at the top of your page > select Preferences > the General tab > de-select Hard Disks.
I hope that helps. Take care.
Hello jmsfmtex,
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities. I'd be happy to provide the steps for removing the Macintosh HD icon from your desktop.
To remove it, open the Finder. Then, go to Finder in the menu at the top of your page > select Preferences > the General tab > de-select Hard Disks.
I hope that helps. Take care.
Thank you for your response. That advice took care of my problem. Have a great day.
Hi jmsfmtex,
Happy to hear the issue was resolved.
Have a great day as well!
MacintoshHD icon