How to Restore a Deleted Trash Can
The trash bin or recycle bin is a system icon on Windows operating systems that appears on the desktop by default. When you move a file to the recycle bin, the icon changes to indicate that it contains files that you wish to delete. A common way to delete all items in the recycle bin is to right click the bin icon and then choose "Empty Recycle Bin." If you choose "Delete" instead of "Empty Recycle Bin" it will delete the recycle bin. This annoyance can be easily resolved with a few simple steps.
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Instructions
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Click "Start," type "Personalization" into the search box and then click "Personalization."
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Click ''Change desktop icons."
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Click the box next to "Recycle Bin," click "Apply" and then "OK." The recycle bin icon will appear on the desktop.
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Tips & Warnings
Double-click on the recycle bin to view its contents before deleting files to ensure that you don't accidentally delete files that you want to keep. This will also reduce the chances of accidentally deleting the bin from the desktop.
