Windows 10: Recycle bin icon in Windows 10.1 won't restore

I cannot get the recycle bin desktop icon in Windows 10.1 to restore. Viewed the Microsoft tutorial and followed the steps in settings 3 times but no success. Any clues?

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Recycle Bin Icon

Hello MariePuig

Thanks for posting Microsoft Comunnity. I'm Marcos Independent Advisor.

f you can't find the Recycle Bin on your Windows Desktop, then follow the steps below to show or restore the Recycle Bin icon in Windows 10.

1. Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize.

2. Now in the left-side panel, click on Themes.

3. In the right-side panel, click Desktop.

4. Select the Recycle Bin icon, click Restore Default, and hit Apply.

Let me know how it goes or you need further assistance.

Regards.

 

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.

 

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.