Windows 10: Desktop shortcuts/files disappear and goes to recycle bin

Discus and support Desktop shortcuts/files disappear and goes to recycle bin in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I don't know how to explain it much, but it seems like the icons on my desktop are sometimes missing. For example, today I feel like an icon missing... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/FinnManusia, Sep 30, 2023.

  1. Desktop shortcuts/files disappear and goes to recycle bin


    I don't know how to explain it much, but it seems like the icons on my desktop are sometimes missing. For example, today I feel like an icon missing but I don't know what it is. I checked the recycle bin and the Discord shortcut is in the it.

    I also had a folder that contains my assignments which when missing and I search using Everything and can't find the folder name. Even in Words there is no documents that I put in the folder. It makes me think that the folder got sent to the recycle bin and I deleted all the contain in the recycle bin sometimes. This problem ongoing because I do feel something missing on desktop but don't know where it goes before until now, I discovered it. Maybe the Fence app caused it? I checked the daily snapshot from the Fence app, and it shows that the Discord app when missing on 29/9/2023 which means yesterday.

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    /u/FinnManusia, Sep 30, 2023
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  2. Recycle Bin disappeared

    Hi,



    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with recovering your accidentally deleted pictures as Recycle Bin has disappeared. I will certainly help you with the issue.



    I suggest you to follow the instructions provided below and check if it helps.

    Step 1:

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Go to click View option.
    • Double click on Options, on the top right windows
    • Go to View tab.
    • Check on "Show hidden files, folders and drives ".
    • And uncheck on "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)".
    • Click on Apply and
      OK
      button.
    Step 2:

    • Now, go back to File Explorer.
    • Click on This PC, from right hand side panel.
    • Double click on C drive.
    • Right click on $Recycle.Bin
    • Select Send to option.
    • Click on Desktop (create shortcut).
    The recycle bin shortcut shall be created on the desktop.

    Note: Check on "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)" by follow step 1.



    Hope this information helps.



    Please get back to us with an update on the issue, we will be happy to help.
     
    Ankit Rajput, Sep 30, 2023
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  3. Lost Recycle Bin in Windows 10

    Hello,

    We highly suggest to follow the steps below:

    • Click the Start button , type desktop icons into the search box, and then click Show or hide common icons on the desktop.
    • In the Desktop Icon Settings dialog box, do one of the following: To hide the Recycle Bin, clear the Recycle Bin check box. ...
    • Click OK.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Trixie Mop, Sep 30, 2023
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  4. Jan Del Win User

    Desktop shortcuts/files disappear and goes to recycle bin

    recycle bin

    Hi George,

    To prevent your files from being deleted from the Recycle Bin, we suggest increasing the maximum file size your Recycle Bin can keep by following the steps below:

    • Right click on the Recycle Bin icon.
    • Under the Settings for selected location, select Custom size.
    • Fill up the box for your allotted maximum file size for your Recycle Bin.
    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Jan Del, Sep 30, 2023
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