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[FIX] Recycle Bin missing from the Desktop in Windows Vista
- Copyright © 2008 Ramesh Srinivasan
- Windows Vista
Symptom
When you logon to your user account, the Recycle Bin icon may be missing from the Desktop. Also, when you open the Desktop Icon Settings dialog, the Recycle Bin checkbox may be grayed out and unchecked.
Resolution
To restore the Recycle Bin icon to the Desktop (for standalone Windows Vista systems), you may use the registry fix available for download from the Attachments section below. Download showrecyclebin.reg and save it to the Desktop. Right-click on the file and then choose Merge. Click Yes to confirm.
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6 Responses to "[FIX] Recycle Bin missing from the Desktop in Windows Vista" 
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said this on 24 Sep 2007 11:57:21 AM PDT
Ah! magic! works a treat! thanks for this website, I would never have known what had happened and how to fix it without it!
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said this on 15 Dec 2007 8:19:46 AM PDT
thanks man i really appreciate it i would have never figured it out keep up the good work
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said this on 02 Jan 2008 7:23:10 PM PDT
thanks dude! I have been digging everywhere trying to figure this out! I even followed some steps on microsofts website and they didnt work. You rock!
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said this on 13 May 2008 4:35:31 AM PDT
fantastic, remeber after you confirm to refresh your desktop right-click on desktop you will see refresh click on it and your recyclebin icon will appear. exellent help A++++
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