Can not find "Computer" tile

[Astralv]

I remember seeing it when I installed Win 8.1 first time, but after reinstall I don't see it. Search for it- no results. Thank you.

 

[das_stig]

With Metro interface displaying, click the down arrow to show all programs, right-click desktop icon and pin to start.

 

[Astralv]

Thank you for reply. It is not there. I thought it was in the same section as Control panel, but it is not. Where do you see it?

 

[ftball]

Did you mean 'This PC'?

 

[killzone2367]

I think it was named "This PC" in Windows 8.1.

 

[Astralv]

Yes, thank you! It is "This PC!"

What was wrong with "Computer"?

 

[The_Prophecy]

From a support perspective, I think Microsoft is trying to find the best name for the window that they can. Explorer was always a horrible idea, because when asked to open a Windows Explorer window, users would inevitably open Internet Explorer instead. Computer wasn't much better (at least not in my case) because instead of opening the wrong window, they would simply do nothing with a confused look on their face.

It's a process. Microsoft will find a good name eventually.

 

[Astralv]

I remember when they changed from "My computer" to "Computer", and I think they could keep it at that. "This PC"? I may not see a big picture, but this implies endless connection of many PCs where user can see more than one PC. I have 4 computers under my desk, but I never had situation where I would not know where I am and need "This PC" button to distinguish from "Those" PCs. What they mean by "This"? Is there more than one?