How to remove recycle bin from destop

cha_sl

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  • Dec 2, 2007
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    he hee.. just delete it..
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    GoNzAlEs

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  • Apr 16, 2007
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    1.Open Registry Editor.
    2.In Registry Editor, navigate to the following registry key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace

    3.Find the following key:

    {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}

    delete the key

    Note: As always, before making changes to your registry you should always make sure you have a valid backup. In cases where you're supposed to delete or modify keys or values from the registry it is possible to first export that key or value(s) to a .REG file before performing the changes.

    4.Close Registry Editor.

    There is no need to reboot. Just wait a few seconds and see how the icon disappears from the desktop.

    5.In order to restore the Recycle Bin icon to the desktop just re-create the missing key (or import it back to the registry in case you've exported it earlier).

    In Registry Editor, navigate to the following registry key:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace


    Create the following key:

    {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}

    (just copy/paste, including the brackets).

    Done!
     

    chamithal

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    In vista - right click desktop -> Personalize -> Change Desktop Icons -> Remove the tick infront of Recycle Bin...