[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.

Attachments

showrecyclebin.reg

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10 Responses to "[FIX] Recycle Bin missing from the Desktop in Windows Vista"

jayson bayani

said this on 17 Sep 2007 4:20:24 AM PDT

tnx. it works

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Tara

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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anwar

said this on 16 Oct 2007 9:19:19 AM PDT

awesome website

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Desi

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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Sarah

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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Shayla

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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