Recycle Bin

i forget how to remove the recycle bin from the desktop, i believe you have to change something in the registry....am i even close? and what do you have to change. well thanks

#91707

Have you tried using Microsoft's Powertoys? In particular, look at TweakUI, which lets you customise loads of little features of Windows that are usually done via registry hacks.

#91712

run -> gpedit.msc -> User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Desktop

Enable "Remove Recycle Bin icon from desktop"

No extra software or apps to install..

#91714

ooooh thank you uhohzitzcooky

#91717

cant find gpedit.msc :cry:

#91721

you type it in "run".. it should pop up if u have windows xp

#91726

no, xp home does not have gpedit.

i agree with stevie. tweakui is the easiest way.

#91727

only if you hav the pro version, otherwise i suggest you go to tweakxp.com for more tweaks.

#91730

thanks, i got tweakui, really easy,

#91732

Double-click on the attached file. It will create an option in you folder options (in explorer, click Tools > Folder Options > View Tab > "Show Recycle Bin icon on the desktop".

BinOption.reg

Attachment: BinOption.reg

#91789

You programmers amaze me...

#91808

Originally posted by @Dec 24 2003, 12:53 AM

You programmers amaze me...

That .reg file isn't a program - it's just a saved registry key.

It's a native part of Windows' registry functionality.

#91911

but he had to make (code) the key...right

#91977

but he had to make (code) the key...right

Not really. He just had to write down the location of the entry and its new value.

#91991

Actually, I found the .reg file at kelly's korner. I'd advise anyone looking for nifty little tweaks to visit.

#94240