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Published on 08.08.09 by Brent Trahan

Hide the Recycle Bin Icon on the Desktop

Learn how to hide the Recycle Bin icon on Windows 7’s desktop.

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How to Hide the Recycle Bin Icon on the Desktop

  1. Right-click an empty space on your desktop and then select Personalize.
  2. Select Change desktop icons in the left column of the Personalization window.

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  3. Uncheck Recycle Bin in the Desktop icons section of the Desktop Icon Settings window and then click OK.

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