How to Eliminate a Recycle Bin From the Desktop
Although many users love using their desktop shortcuts, others cover their desktop with myriad opened windows, preventing access to any shortcuts on it. When these users do expose their desktops, they may do so to see the slideshow-type wallpaper, and do not wish it to be obstructed by these never-used shortcuts. Although most shortcuts can be deleted, the Recycle Bin is persistent and must be removed with a different method.
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Instructions
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Right-click an empty are of the desktop. If you cannot see your desktop, hold the "Windows" key and press "M" to minimize all windows and expose the desktop.
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Click "Personalize" from the right-click menu.
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Click "Change desktop icons" on the left pane of the "Personalization" window.
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Uncheck "Recycle Bin" from the "Desktop Icon Settings" window, and press "OK." The Recycle Bin vanishes from the desktop, though it remains usable via Windows Explorer.
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