How to Restore Recycle Bin Icon on Desktop in Windows Vista and Later?

Many times Windows users can’t find Recycle Bin icon on Desktop. The icon disappears automatically from The Desktop. Actually it gets deleted by the user accidentally or gets removed by a 3rd party software.

If you are using Windows Vista or later and have accidentally deleted Recycle Bin icon from Desktop, no need to worry. You can easily restore the icon on Desktop using following simple method:

1. Right-click on Desktop and select “Personalize” option. It’ll open Desktop Personalization window. Now click on “Change desktop icons” link given in left side pane.

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Alternatively, you can open it directly by providing following command in RUN or Start Menu Search box:

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2. It’ll open “Desktop Icon Settings” window as shown in following screenshot:

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3. Now enable “Recycle Bin” option and Apply the changes.

4. That’s it. Your missing Recycle Bin icon will be back on Desktop immediately.

PS: Same tutorial can be used for enabling or disabling other Desktop icons such as Computer, Control Panel, Network, etc.

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Published in: Troubleshooting Guides, Windows 7, Windows Vista

About the author: Vishal Gupta (also known as VG) has been awarded with Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. He holds Masters degree in Computer Applications (MCA). He has written several tech articles for popular newspapers and magazines and has also appeared in tech shows on various TV channels.

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