The Recycle Bin usually appears on the desktop. If you prefer, you can hide it.
To show or hide the Recycle Bin on the desktop
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Open Personalization by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Personalization.
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In the left pane, click Change desktop icons, and then do one of the following:
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To remove the Recycle Bin from the desktop, clear the Recycle Bin check box.
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To display the Recycle Bin on the desktop, select the Recycle Bin check box.
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Click OK.
NoteEven if you don't choose to show the Recycle Bin, deleted files will still be temporarily moved to the Recycle Bin until you choose to permanently delete them. To turn off the Recycle Bin, see Change the Recycle Bin settings.
The work area on a computer screen that simulates the top of an actual desk. You can arrange icons on the desktop, such as the Recycle Bin and shortcuts to programs, files, folders, and various types of documents, just as you would arrange real objects on top of a desk.
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