Recycle bin

nobby24

Instead of emptying the recycle bin, I clicked on delete, now the icon has disappeared from my desktop. How do I get it back? (and not just as a shortcut)

The_Plush_Doormat

I copied this solution from yahoo answers.


XP:

1. Right-click an empty area of your desktop
2. Select Properties
3. Click the Desktop tab
4. Click the Customize button
5. Click Restore Default
6. Exit all windows and restart your computer

Vista:

1. Right click the Vista Desktop
2. Click on Personalize
3. Select: 'Change desktop icons'
4. At the Desktop Icon Settings, place a tick next to: 'Recycle Bin'

spud17

If the above doesn't work, in some circumstances the box is ticked but icon is still missing, then there is a MS fix, see HERE