How to restore the Recycle Bin in Windows Vista

It's especially easy to accidentally delete the Recycle Bin icon in Windows Vista. If you want to get it back, follow these simple steps.


Right click on the desktop, then choose Personalize from the menu.

Click Change Desktop Icons in the Tasks pane of the next window.

In the Desktop Icons Settings window, click on the checkbox beside Recycle Bin to put a tick in the box, then Click Apply.

The recycle bin icon should appear on your desktop again.


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