In this post you will learn how to hide or unhide the Recycle Bin icon in 
Windows XP, just like the picture on the left side. Many people hate this icon especially if they are using software to customize the look of their desktop. All of the icons in their desktop can be removed to other place or folder except for the recycle bin that is left alone.
This time, don't get mad because you can now remove that icon on your desktop. I am explaining two ways from which you can hide the Recycle Bin icon and whenever you need it, you can restore it.
1.) This is the simple way as compare to second one.
From Group Policy Editor we will hide the Recycle Bin icon.
* Click "Start", then click "Run". Type "GPEDIT.MSC" (without quotes) and press "Enter" key.
* On the left column expand "Administrative Templates", click on "Desktop".
* On the right column find "Remove Recycle Bin Icon from Desktop".
* Double click on it, a property window will appear.
* Select "Enable" option and click "OK".
* Refresh your desktop. That's it! Enjoy!
To show Recycle Bin icon on desktop, do same steps but instead of "Enable", select "Not Configured".
2.) This step is somewhat risky, if you done this incorrectly you may have to reinstall your operating system (OS). The blog's author will not be liable if any damage occurs. Do it on your own risk or choose the first way.
NOTE : - Backup your registry file before proceeding.
Copy the following code below in notepad and save it as recycle.reg.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Advanced\Folder\RecycleBinOnDesktop]
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\
HideDesktopIcons\\NewStartPanel"
"Text"="Show Recycle-Bin Icon on the Desktop"
"Type"="checkbox"
"ValueName"="{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
After copying the codes and saving it to safe place, follow the steps below.
* Double click on the file, click "YES", then click "OK".
* A new option will be added in the "Folder Option".
* Go to "My Computer", then "Tools Menu", then "Folder Option".
* Select "View" tab, find "Show Recycle-Bin Icon on the Desktop" option and select it.
* Press "OK", and you're done. Enjoy!
Windows XP, just like the picture on the left side. Many people hate this icon especially if they are using software to customize the look of their desktop. All of the icons in their desktop can be removed to other place or folder except for the recycle bin that is left alone.This time, don't get mad because you can now remove that icon on your desktop. I am explaining two ways from which you can hide the Recycle Bin icon and whenever you need it, you can restore it.
1.) This is the simple way as compare to second one.
From Group Policy Editor we will hide the Recycle Bin icon.
* Click "Start", then click "Run". Type "GPEDIT.MSC" (without quotes) and press "Enter" key.
* On the left column expand "Administrative Templates", click on "Desktop".
* On the right column find "Remove Recycle Bin Icon from Desktop".
* Double click on it, a property window will appear.
* Select "Enable" option and click "OK".
* Refresh your desktop. That's it! Enjoy!
To show Recycle Bin icon on desktop, do same steps but instead of "Enable", select "Not Configured".
2.) This step is somewhat risky, if you done this incorrectly you may have to reinstall your operating system (OS). The blog's author will not be liable if any damage occurs. Do it on your own risk or choose the first way.
NOTE : - Backup your registry file before proceeding.
Copy the following code below in notepad and save it as recycle.reg.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Advanced\Folder\RecycleBinOnDesktop]
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\
HideDesktopIcons\\NewStartPanel"
"Text"="Show Recycle-Bin Icon on the Desktop"
"Type"="checkbox"
"ValueName"="{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
After copying the codes and saving it to safe place, follow the steps below.
* Double click on the file, click "YES", then click "OK".
* A new option will be added in the "Folder Option".
* Go to "My Computer", then "Tools Menu", then "Folder Option".
* Select "View" tab, find "Show Recycle-Bin Icon on the Desktop" option and select it.
* Press "OK", and you're done. Enjoy!
1 comments:
Wow! I'm a bit curious, gonna try this one out, thanks for the tip ;)
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