How to Change the Recycle Bin Icon in Windows XP
If you grow tired of the default recycle bin icon on the Windows XP desktop, Microsoft has enabled the operating system software so that you can change it manually. The recycle bin is where all content that is deleted from the computer is stored before it is permanently deleted from the machine. In order to access these files, you must double-click the icon on the desktop.
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Instructions
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Right-click with the mouse in a blank area of the desktop, and select the "Properties" tab from the menu that appears on-screen. Select the "Desktop" tab from the "Display Properties" tab that appears in the subsequent window.
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Select the "Customize desktop" button from the next page. Select the "General" tab, and click the "Recycle Bin" icon from the menu that appears on-screen. Select the "Change icon" tab from the next screen.
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Select the icon that best suits your personal preferences, and click "OK" at the bottom of the screen. Click "OK" once more to close the dialog boxes on-screen. The recycle bin icon has now been changed.
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