How to restore the Recycle Bin icon in Windows 11

Last update: November 10, 2023
Author 2c0bi

Welcome, in this article, I'll explain step by step how to restore the Recycle Bin icon in Windows 11. Follow these instructions and you'll be able to get this useful icon back on your desktop.

1. Access the settings

The first thing you should do is click the Start button and select Settings.

2. Personalization

In the Settings window, find and click the Personalization option.

3. Themes

Within the Personalization section, find and click on the Themes option.

4. Desktop icon settings

In the Themes section, you'll find the Desktop Icon Settings option. Click on it.

5. Mark the Recycle Bin

In the Desktop Icon Settings window, look for the Recycle Bin option and check the corresponding box.

6. Apply the changes

After selecting the Recycle Bin, click the Apply button to save your changes.

7. Confirm the changes

Finally, click the OK button to confirm the changes and close the desktop icon settings window.

And that's it! You'll now see the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows 11 desktop. I hope this tutorial was helpful. If you enjoyed this article, don't forget to share it with your friends. See you next time!

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