Windows 10: Set Recycle Bin size to default?

Discus and support Set Recycle Bin size to default? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; 1 Windows 10. I understand how to make the Recycle Bin show or not show on the desktop, how to make files delete directly or not, and how to set the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by PeterRislin, Sep 29, 2021.

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    Set Recycle Bin size to default?


    1 Windows 10. I understand how to make the Recycle Bin show or not show on the desktop, how to make files delete directly or not, and how to set the Recycle Bin size manually for each drive in its properties. But I see no way to return the recycle bin size to its *default size*, which I believe MS sets at 5% of the user's allotment. Does one really have to calculate that?? Or does one have to go into the registry to delete a manual size so it returns to the default? Thanks.2 On prior Recycle Bin questions on the forum, DaveM121 has said the recycle bin size setting is *not* the total size of

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