Vista - add desktop icons of removable drives

So I basically explained what I wanted to do with the title: I want to add desktop icons of removable drives whenever I insert a flashdrive/memorystick/or some other kind of drive. I also want it to disappear once that drive is removed.

This is probably the one feature I want from Macs that Vista doesn't have. The dock is the second, although that's an easy fix with so many dock programs around.

So am I asking for too much with this small feature? Already I have shortcuts of the drive icons on my desktop, but it looks a bit ugly, especially when an icon has a question mark sign on it. And I'm trying to keep my desktop as clean as possible. Last, I'd prefer that the program is free. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving Day.

I don't think you can do that.

so when the USB key etc is inserted, an icon shows on the desktop automatically?

GREAT idea. i would love that

Jim,

You might create only a shortcut for Computer instead of each drive. It would be a bit cleaner on the desktop. Like OmegaWolf747 said, I do not think you can do that with the removable icons.

Shawn

Thanks Shawn. I think I'm just going to continue using the shortcuts though. If only I knew how to make programs...

i know this is a old thread
but i thought i would share this with anyone who need its
its called desk drive
Desk Drive | Automatic drive/media shortcuts for your desktop | Blue Onion Software
and it creates icons on your desk top for removable drives and dvds/cds

That looks like it will do the trick, though I cannot tell if it supports USB drives.

~Lordbob

EDIT: I tried it, and it worked WONDERFULLY! I even went so far as to Publish a Tutorial on it HERE
I also thank Vaughn Whynot for the program, and give the credit to him for the program.

Desktop Media at Desktop Media also does the trick. but I will try out desk drive.

Thanks Jim. Enjoy your rep.

~Lordbob