How to Rename the Recycle Bin in Windows Vista
Sometime back we saw how to rename the Recycle Bin in Windows XP. This is possible in Windows Vista, but you need to modify a different registry key.
Rename the Recycle Bin text in Windows Vista
Method 1
Download rename_bin_vista.zip and save to Desktop. Unzip the file and run the Script recyclebin_rename_vista.vbs. When prompted, type a name for the Recycle Bin icon and press ENTER.
Press F5 to refresh the Desktop.

Method 2
Click Start, type Regedit.exe and press ENTER
Navigate to the following branch:
Double-click (default) and replace the existing text ("Recycle Bin") with your preferred text.
Exit the Registry Editor.
Copyright © 2008 Ramesh Srinivasan. All rights reserved.
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