Windows 10: File Explorer and Recycle Bin missing and greyed out buttons/options

Discus and support File Explorer and Recycle Bin missing and greyed out buttons/options in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] I have a asus rog zephyrus g14 laptop. This just happened to me today and I am currently searching for a solution. Was it a Nvidia update... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/DragonRoostHouse, Mar 14, 2021.

  1. /U/DRAGONROOSTHOUSE
    /u/DragonRoostHouse Win User

    File Explorer and Recycle Bin missing and greyed out buttons/options


    File Explorer and Recycle Bin missing and greyed out buttons/options jYSKMnG7j-nPBsxxwTJSeuM_fHxtAYVjwfhjOCd9tdk.jpg

    I have a asus rog zephyrus g14 laptop. This just happened to me today and I am currently searching for a solution.

    Was it a Nvidia update that caused this?

    Windows update did this? I updated everything.

    Anyone had this problem before?

    If this is the wrong place to post, please tell me and I will remove this.



    https://preview.redd.it/v1t3qptzn2n...bp&s=9ba26b14a2df4acef8cb488df2b0ad83320a06be

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    :)
     
    /u/DragonRoostHouse, Mar 14, 2021
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  2. JAN DEL
    Jan Del Win User

    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, Mar 14, 2021
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  3. IPELLANT
    ipellant Win User
    Missing desktop icons and recycle bin

    No problems on the current Windows 10 on three computers I have running dual screens. Desktop Icons only appear on the primary screen.

    All icons including the Recycle Bin not showing. The Recycle Bin could be the cause.

    There was a bug / glitch during the Insider Preview builds that would flash up a message saying the Recycle Bin was corrupted or missing.

    It seems that the Recycle Bin attempts to build a list of recycled files on all the drives on the computer. If the recycled files id is out of sync, that caused the bin to fail.

    Suggest:

    Copy some files; then delete them; then reboot and see if the Recycle Bin appears.
     
    ipellant, Mar 14, 2021
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  4. ANKIT RAJPUT
    Ankit Rajput Win User

    File Explorer and Recycle Bin missing and greyed out buttons/options

    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, Mar 14, 2021
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