Question about desktop icon :|

[calebjohnston]

I realize this is probably a really simple problem, but I was just wondering how to remove the Macintosh HD icon from the desktop. I have no reason for it to be there and I can't figure out how to remove it. Dragging it to the trash seems like it's going to eject the harddrive so to speak. probably not a great idea.

Thanks.

 

[stridey]

I realize this is probably a really simple problem, but I was just wondering how to remove the Macintosh HD icon from the desktop. I have no reason for it to be there and I can't figure out how to remove it. Dragging it to the trash seems like it's going to eject the harddrive so to speak. probably not a great idea.

Thanks.

Go to the Finder menu, ->Preferences->Sidebar. Uncheck "Hard disks"

 

[calebjohnston]

Muchas gracias.

Thanks for the extremely fast response, I knew it would be something simple like that.

 

[stridey]

Thanks for the extremely fast response, I knew it would be something simple like that.

No problem. Glad I could help! 😀

 

[WildCowboy]

Actually, you don't want the one under "Sidebar." You want the one under "General."

 

[stridey]

Actually, you don't want the one under "Sidebar." You want the one under "General."

Ooops yeah, my mind is going. Thanks for the correction WildCowboy

 

[calebjohnston]

yessir.

I figured that out after he originally pointed out where to start looking. Thanks again for the nudge 😉.