where is recycle bin?

[nigelf1234]

My recycle bin has disappeared on Windows XP. Any ideas how to get it back? I can't find any way to do that?

[peanut]

In order to restore the Recycle Bin icon to the desktop,

In Registry Editor, navigate to the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace

Create the following key:

{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}

(just copy/paste, including the brackets).

[peanut]

oops sorry, after windows is supposed to say "current version" Then explorer. you access all of this by going to start, run, type in "regedit". be very careful here, you could do alot of damage doing something wrong.

[nigelf1234]

I tried the solution you suggested. I can paste the value in as a new key, as you suggested, but nothing happens. If I reboot the change has been removed from the registry. Any ideas please? I'm using Windows XP Pro, SP2 if that makes any difference?

[peanut]

Ok try it this way, its a bit different.

Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace

Hold the mouse on NameSpace and right-click once. From the resulting menu, select Edit>> New>> Key

Copy and Paste the following Key code (including the brackets):

{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}

If that doesnt work try this

Right-click an empty area of your desktop
Select Properties
Click the Desktop tab
Click the Customize button
Click Restore Default
Exit all windows and restart your computer

[peanut]

once again, after windows is current version then explorer.

[mullykid]

Hi nigelf1234, have you tried right clicking the desktop>arrange icons by>show desktop items.......?