Windows 10: Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work

Discus and support Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I liked the recycle bin icons used in Windows 8 better than Windows 10, so I changed them successfully to the Win 8 version. But, the new icons do not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by GARoss, Feb 5, 2016.

  1. GARoss Win User

    Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work


    I liked the recycle bin icons used in Windows 8 better than Windows 10, so I changed them successfully to the Win 8 version. But, the new icons do not change to reflect full / empty even though both have been changed. The standard Win 10 recycle bin icons do work okay when I returned to defaults.

    Any ideas why the new ones don't change as they should? *Confused

    :)
     
    GARoss, Feb 5, 2016
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  2. Recycle Bin Icon

    There are only two icons for the Recycle Bin: empty and full. Even if you have only one item, the icon will show a full bin.
     
    Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook], Feb 5, 2016
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  3. Dvj2302 Win User
    Recycle Bin No Refreshing on Start Menu

    I've been facing this issue for the last few months.

    The recycle bin icon (It is not a custom icon. Just the plain old one) does not refresh on the start menu but does refresh on the desktop. If I empty the desktop icon and then pin it to start, the icon on the start menu stays empty despite my having moved new
    stuff to the recycle bin.

    Similarly, if the recycle bin icon on the desktop is full and I add it to the start menu then, it stays full despite my having deleted the contents.

    I've tried interchanging the full and empty icons and back to no avail.

    Please help!
     
    Dvj2302, Feb 5, 2016
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  4. BunnyJ New Member

    Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work

    I think refreshing the desktop will help out.
     
    BunnyJ, Feb 5, 2016
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  5. Cliff S New Member
    They're not refreshing. Here is a tutorial at Seven Forums: Recycle Bin - Fix For Custom Icons Not Refreshing - Windows 7 Help Forums @Brink could tell you if this is still current for Windows 10 also.
     
    Cliff S, Feb 5, 2016
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  6. Brink
    Brink New Member
    Brink, Feb 5, 2016
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  7. Cliff S New Member
    I just tested it Shawn as you posted, it sure does, and for the recycle bin on the taskbar toolbar it works too*Smile
    I have the reg key favorited in RegEdit now, for when I change themes(different theme/different bin)
    For the OP:

    Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work [​IMG]

    Your custom icon will have a different folder though.

    To save the keys position:

    Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work [​IMG]
     
    Cliff S, Feb 5, 2016
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  8. GARoss Win User

    Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work

    Windows 10 Administrators & Pro Users are the best! Where else could a hapless Windows user like me get immediate help that is right on the money!

    As my .ico file was located in my Pictures folder I just needed to add a ,0 to each of the three lines, then did a Desktop refresh & done!

    Thank you all very much! *Thumbs
     
    GARoss, Feb 5, 2016
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  9. Cliff S New Member
    Remember favorite the key for when you change icons again. This is also useful for other keys you might change off & on.
     
    Cliff S, Feb 5, 2016
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  10. GARoss Win User
    I selected Full, then Favorites as you indicated & Favorite name: DefaultIcon was listed under Add to Favorites. Is this correct as DefaultIcon is listed for empty & (Default) as well?
     
    GARoss, Feb 5, 2016
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  11. Cliff S New Member
    It just brings you to the key, from there you have the sub-keys.
    RegEdit closed up

    Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work [​IMG]


    After clicking DefaultIcon favorite

    Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work [​IMG]


    From there you can change the sub-keys(the actual settings)
     
    Cliff S, Feb 5, 2016
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  12. GARoss Win User
    I understand now. Thanks!
     
    GARoss, Feb 5, 2016
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  13. JohnBurns Win User

    Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work

    A little late, but just found your post here, Cliff. Thanks for providing a working solution. I appreciate it.
     
    JohnBurns, Nov 29, 2016
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  14. Cliff S New Member
    You're welcome John, only one thing to add, would be, on all my computers, real or virtual, with Windows 10, in Regedit I bookmark/favorite it.
     
    Cliff S, Apr 5, 2018
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