How to create a Briefcase icon in Windows

Updated: 02/07/2022 by Computer Hope
Windows My Briefcase icon

A new Briefcase can be added anywhere in Windows by following the steps below.

Note

The Briefcase is not available in Windows 8, 10, and 11. It can only be added in Windows 7 and earlier versions of Windows.

  1. Move to the location you want to create a new Briefcase, e.g., the Windows desktop.
  2. Right-click an empty spot and click New and then Briefcase.

Installing Briefcase option

If you cannot add a Briefcase using the steps above and are using Windows 95, the Briefcase option can be installed by following the steps below.

  1. Open the Control Panel.
  2. Click Add/Remove Programs, Accessories, look for my briefcase, usually the first. If you do not see it, there is good chance that this is already installed. If listed, check the box, click OK, and then reboot the computer.