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    where is my recycling bin!?!?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by derlin, Jul 2, 2008.

  1. derlin

    derlin Notebook Consultant

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    Umm, somehow I accidentally deleted the icon for the recycling bin. I right-clicked and tried to clean out my recycling bin and must've hit some other option or something.

    Anyways, i would like to know how to get it back as I am very partial to it and its properties.

    I can still delete stuff and I can live without a recycling bin, but I'd like to have it back.

    Any suggestions?
     
    derlin, Jul 2, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    1) Right click the Vista Desktop
    2) Click on Personalize
    3) Select: 'Change desktop icons'
    4) At the Desktop Icon Settings, place a tick next to: 'Recycle Bin'.
     
    Lithus, Jul 2, 2008
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  3. trwrt

    trwrt Notebook Consultant

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    Right-click on the desktop and look under 'Arrange icons by'. Do you see 'Show desktop icons' with a check mark next to it?
     
    trwrt, Jul 2, 2008
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  4. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    check out the posts in this thread....was being discussed a day or two ago..!!
     
    Andy, Jul 2, 2008
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  5. shoelace_510

    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    It's true... if you didn't find your answer here then check in that thread. It will surely have what you're looking for. XD
     
    shoelace_510, Jul 2, 2008
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  6. Crimson Roses

    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    OK, don't panic derlin. I already did all your panicking for you when I got a little trigger happy and did the exact same thing you did. This is what I did to fix it:

    First, open My Computer
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    Then go to "Recycle Bin"
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    Finally, Click and drag the "Recycle Bin" icon to your desktop
    [​IMG]

    Hope that helps.
     
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    Crimson Roses, Jul 2, 2008
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  7. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    Crim, you forgot to black out the taskbar buttons in the first screenie. :p
     
    Arki, Jul 2, 2008
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    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    Oops! Stupid me! *edits post* Though I guess it doesn't really matter.
     
    Crimson Roses, Jul 2, 2008
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  9. derlin

    derlin Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for all the help guys! I love this iste, such fast responses to all my problems :)

    The first post by lithus did the trick, so I didnt get to try other people's suggestions, but I appreciate the effort nonetheless.

    Thanks again! I'm now a happy camper once again
     
    derlin, Jul 2, 2008
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