Desktop Icons: recycle bin


  1. bassfisher6522
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    Desktop Icons: recycle bin


    I'm sure this has been answered before somewhere but I just don't know where it would be. I have successfully made a copy of the recycle bin and pinned it to the task bar. Yeah. Now; how do I remove the original recycle bin from the desktop. I've done some goggling and I'm unable to find some clear, simple, straight forward instructions. Having a clean looking desktop is awesome for me but the wife could care less....lol.
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  3. Pauly
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    In control panel click personalization, then at top left click change desktop items, then simply untick any icons you dont want

    Desktop Icons - Add or Remove
    Last edited by Brink; 22 Dec 2009 at 23:30. Reason: added link ;)
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  4. Extensa
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    Right click on desktop - Hit Personalize

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    Click on Change Desktop Icons

    Desktop Icons: recycle bin-step2.png

    Unselect Recycle Bin


    Hope this helps,

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  6. bassfisher6522
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    Thanks pauly and extensa! That was so easy. Where is the easy button...lol.
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