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    Wow I did something stupid (need my bin back)

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Arquis, Jul 26, 2008.

  1. Arquis

    Arquis Kojima Worshiper

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    Accidentally deleted the recycle bin off my desktop... was too used to right clicking and deleting the contents in OSX... did it in Windows without paying attention and I ended up deleting the whole thing. How do I get it back? I used the search bar but can't find it.
     
    Arquis, Jul 26, 2008
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  2. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    when you delete things they go into the recycle bin.

    so just go into the recycle bin, take it out, and put it back where it belongs!
     
    masterchef341, Jul 26, 2008
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  3. daniel_g

    daniel_g Notebook Consultant

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    here ya go:

    Right-click on the Desktop and click Personalize, then under the 'Tasks' list on the left hand side click Change Desktop Icons, from there you can activate the recycle bin.
     
    daniel_g, Jul 26, 2008
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  4. Arquis

    Arquis Kojima Worshiper

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    Thanks. :)
     
    Arquis, Jul 26, 2008
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  5. Fountainhead

    Fountainhead Notebook Deity

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    Sorry masterchef...but that was pretty funny, whether you meant it to be or not. :)
     
    Fountainhead, Jul 26, 2008
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  6. ravenmorpheus

    ravenmorpheus Notebook Deity

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    To save you doing that again google for "indestructable recycle bin" then you'll find a number of sites with regsitry tweaks that remove the delete option from the context menu on the recycle bin, that way you can't delete it again. (note - this won't affect you emptying the recycle bin) ;)
     
    ravenmorpheus, Jul 26, 2008
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