Show or hide the Recycle Bin
The Recycle Bin usually appears on the desktop. If you don't see the Recycle Bin, don't panic—it might just be hidden.
Watch this video to learn how to show or hide the Recycle Bin (0:53)
To show or hide the Recycle Bin on the desktop
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Click the
Start button
, type
desktop icons into the search box, and then click
Show or hide common icons on the desktop.
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In the Desktop Icon Settings dialog box, do one of the following:
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To hide the Recycle Bin, clear the Recycle Bin check box.
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To show the Recycle Bin, select the Recycle Bin check box.
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Click OK.
