Windows 10: How to remove Recycle Bin from Desktop in Windows 11

In this post, we will show you how to remove the Recycle Bin from the Desktop in Windows 11. This will only hide the Recycle Bin icon from the desktop and the Recycle Bin itself still exists and works normally and can be accessed in a different way. Can the Recycle Bin be removed from the […]

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removing recycle bin from desktop

Hi Mastchiefin,

We appreciate you for being part of Windows 10.

I will assist you to remove Recycle bin from the Desktop. Please follow the below steps.

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  Open the Start menu, type
  show or hide common icons on the desktop in the search box and click on
  show or hide common icons on the desktop from the search bar results.
  
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  Now, uncheck the box beside
  Recycle bin under Desktop icon settings menu.
  
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  Click on Apply and click on
  OK button.
  
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  Open the desktop and Recycle bin icon will not be there.
  

I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

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.

 

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.