no macintosh HD icon on desktop

[yawnobelix]

I use to have the macintosh hd icon on the desktop but today when i booted up it wasnt there. I read on another blog that u have to check something on order to display it but im unable to find where to find this
any help is much appreciated

 

[spinnerlys]

Finder > Preferences (CMD+,) > General

Hard disks should be selected if you want to see your Macintosh HD on your Desktop.

 

[yawnobelix]

thank you so much