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The Windows 11/10 recycle bin is suddenly not on the desktop?


If the Windows 11/10 recycle bin suddenly does not appear on the desktop, it has not disappeared, rather the recycle bin has been accidentally deleted!



Since the recycle bin on the desktop is also a "virtual folder symbol" under Windows 11/10, it cannot be deleted either, it is just that the Windows 11/10 recycle bin desktop symbol has disappeared and can be activated very quickly!


Contents:

1.) ... Restore the Windows 11 recycle bin on the desktop!
2.) ... Why does it happen that the Windows 11 recycle bin on the desktop disappears?
3.) ... More tips on recycle bin and deletion on MS Windows!




1.) Restore the Windows 11/10 recycle bin on the desktop!


1.  Windows + R shortcut 

2. The  desk.cpl ,5  confirm command with Enter  

3. And activate the recycle bin desktop symbol

(... see Image-1 Point 1 to 4)


(Image-1) Place the Windows 11 recycle bin on the desktop!
Place the Windows 11 recycle bin on the desktop!


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2.) Why does it happen that the Windows 11 recycle bin on the desktop disappears?


If you delete on the desktop and accidentally press the delete key, it is not possible to remove the recycle bin from the desktop under Windows 11. When pressing the delete key, it was only possible on older Windows OS that the trash can desktop icon disappears. Since it is a registry entry, you can restore the Windows recycle bin on the desktop at any time without any problem!

Actually, it shouldn't happen, so a ►► system disk check is advisable. To make sure that it wasn't just an unfortunate accident that made the trash can icon disappear! 

3.) ... More tips on recycle bin and deletion on MS Windows!

Deleting on Windows 11 is one of the most common actions as on all other operating systems, so it is all the more important to know about all deletion functions! 

See:
►► Properties of the recycle bin on Windows 11!  
►► why delete securely under Windows
►► Let the temporary folder be deleted on restart !
►► Can I also delete locked Windows 10 folders?
►► Place the recycle bin in the start menu of Windows 11 and 10!
►► Adjust the recycle bin under Windows 10 / 11, size, delete, .... !

►► Delete confirmation Windows 11!





FAQ 182: Updated on: 25 August 2024 09:58 Windows
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Asked questions on this answer:
  1. How do I make sure the Recycle Bin is working properly?
  2. How do I remove a broken Recycle Bin icon from the desktop?
  3. How can I check if the Recycle Bin is not showing due to a user profile issue?
  4. How do I show Recycle Bin in Windows 11 using Command Prompt?
  5. How do I change the Recycle Bin location?
  6. How do I make the Recycle Bin visible to other users if it is missing only for me?
  7. How do I re-enable the Recycle Bin after disabling it in the desktop settings?
  8. How do I find the Recycle Bin via Windows Search?
  9. How do I find the Recycle Bin if it is not showing in the thumbnail view on the desktop?
  10. How do I make sure the Recycle Bin stays visible after system restore?
  11. How do I fix problems when the Recycle Bin space is not showing correctly?
  12. How do I check the Recycle Bin registry settings?
  13. How do I replace the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop with a custom graphic?
  14. How do I restore the Recycle Bin if I accidentally deleted it?
  15. How do I reset desktop icons to default if Recycle Bin is missing?
  16. Why is the Recycle Bin not showing on the desktop?
  17. How do I enable the Recycle Bin in a virtual machine?
  18. How can I show the Recycle Bin on the desktop with a new user account?
  19. How do I make sure the Recycle Bin is not hidden in the system?
  20. How do I configure Recycle Bin settings in Windows Settings?
  21. How do I prevent the Recycle Bin from disappearing in Windows 11 with future changes?
  22. How can I view the Recycle Bin in Windows 11 from a different user account?
  23. Where is the w11 recycle bin in windows 11? How to find?
  24. How do I reset the desktop background to show the Recycle Bin?
  25. Where is the Recycle Bin on my desktop in Windows 11?
  26. How do I fix the Recycle Bin not showing after an update?
  27. How do I show the Recycle Bin on the desktop when I reconfigure the screen?
  28. How can I configure the Recycle Bin in Group Policy?
  29. How do I change the visibility of the Recycle Bin on the desktop?
  30. Isn't the recycle bin one of the desktop icons that appear automatically in Windows 11?
  31. Wondering is there a show or hide the Recycle Bin on Microsoft Windows 11?
  32. How do I check if Recycle Bin was removed by a system update?
  33. How do I prevent Recycle Bin from being accidentally removed from the desktop?
  34. How can I show the Recycle Bin on the taskbar or in the system tray?
  35. How can I show the Recycle Bin on the desktop via Settings?
  36. How do I remove the Recycle Bin from the desktop in Windows 11?
  37. How do I enable the Recycle Bin on the desktop in Windows 11?
  38. If I prefer a recycle bin as an icon, how do I have the recycle bin on the desktop?
  39. Windows 11, 2o is the recycle bin?
  40. How do I make sure the Recycle Bin is visible on a multi-monitor setup?
  41. How do I change the size of the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop?
  42. I can't find the Windows 11 recycle bin, where do I open it?
  43. Recycle bin disappeared from Windows 11 desktop, help what can I do?
  44. How do I make the Recycle Bin visible after upgrading to Windows 11?
  45. How do I restore the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop?
  46. How do I fix the Recycle Bin not showing on the desktop after installing new software?
  47. How do I find out if the Recycle Bin was removed by a policy in my organization?
  48. How do I check if the Recycle Bin is hidden by a third-party application?
  49. How do I reset the default icons on the desktop?
  50. How do I show the Recycle Bin at login if it is not immediately visible?
  51. Where do i learn how to set the recycle bin on the desktop in windows 11 as a settings button?
  52. How do I add the Recycle Bin back if it was removed by a program?
  53. How do I fix Recycle Bin display issues on the desktop?
  54. How can I customize the Recycle Bin icon?
  55. How can I make sure the Recycle Bin is not hidden by software settings?
  56. How do I restore the Recycle Bin if it disappeared after a system failure?
  57. Windows 11 recycle bin gone, want to set recycle bin as desktop icon?
  58. Where are the settings or personalization for "Windows Recycle Bin" on Windows 11?
  59. How can I find the Recycle Bin in File Explorer?
  60. How can I customize the Recycle Bin to show deleted files?
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