Click Start, and then click Control Panel. Click Appearance and Personalization, click Personalization, and then click Change desktop icons. Click to select the Recycle Bin check box, and then click OK.
Where did my Recycle Bin go Windows 7?
Find the Recycle Bin
- Select Start > Settings > Personalization > Themes > Desktop icon settings.
- Make sure the check box for Recycle Bin is checked, then select OK. You should see the icon displayed on your desktop.
Why is my Recycle Bin not showing on my desktop?
Right-click anywhere on your desktop. Select the Personalize option. Switch to the Themes tab and click Desktop icon settings under Related Settings. Make sure the box next to “Recycle Bin” is ticked and click Apply and OK.
How do I restore the Recycle Bin icon on my desktop?
Microsoft has a quick three-step process to bring the icon back into view.
- Select the Start button, then select Settings. Or, right-click on the desktop and choose Personalize.
- Select Personalization > Themes > Desktop icon settings.
- Select the Recycle Bin checkbox > Apply.
Why did my Recycle Bin icon disappeared?
In the vast majority of cases, only the Recycle Bin icon is missing from your desktop. You might have removed the icon on purpose or by accident. Windows updates that make changes to your Windows settings can also cause the Recycle Bin to suddenly disappear from the desktop.
How do I open the Recycle Bin folder?
Use the Windows Key + R shortkey to open the Run prompt, type shell:desktop and press Enter. You can then access the Recycle Bin in a File Explorer window. Click Start, type “recycle” and you can then open the “Recycle Bin” desktop app from the search result.
Can you hide Recycle Bin icon?
Right-click the desktop. Select Personalize in the pop-up menu. In the Personalize appearance and sounds window, click the Change desktop icons link on the left side. Uncheck the Recycle Bin box and click OK.
How do I restore my desktop icons?
To restore these icons, follow these steps:
- Right-click the desktop and click Properties.
- Click the Desktop tab.
- Click Customize desktop.
- Click the General tab, and then click the icons that you want to place on the desktop.
- Click OK.
How do I restore empty Recycle Bin?
How to recover deleted files from the Recycle Bin without software?
- Open the Start menu and type “file history” .
- Select the “Restore your files with File History” option.
- Click the History button to show all your backed up folders.
- Select what you want to restore and click the Restore button.
How do I find my lost Recycle Bin icon?
Show or hide the Recycle Bin
- Select the Start button, then select Settings .
- Select Personalization > Themes > Desktop icon settings.
- Select the RecycleBin check box > Apply.