recycling bin missing

[kingofa]

it is unknown how the recycling bin went missing off the desktop, but would anyone know how to get it back there?

Thanks.

running winxp sp2

thanks

[Rocketmech]

I'm surprised you didn't Google this ...

Recycle bin missing

[kingofa]

i've tried googling issues in the past and got no results, so usually now as a habit i ask you guru's for help, you guys are usually right on the ball, thanks

[tantone]

No results with Google? How do you think most of the people here get the answers to tell others?

[bruceb]

kingofa ... rocketmechs link to his Google result shows the answer
clear as day

See here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810869

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Method 2: Edit the registry to restore the Recycle Bin
Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.

Note This procedure does not work if the system administrator used a Group Policy setting to hide the Recycle Bin (or "All Icons") on the Desktop.

To edit the registry to make the Recycle Bin icon reappear on the desktop, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
3. Locate the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace
4. Right-click the registry key that you located in step 3, point to New, and then click Key.
5. Type {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}, and then press ENTER.
6. Click the new {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} key that you created in step 5.
7. In the right pane, double-click the (Default) entry.
8. In the Edit String dialog box, type Recycle Bin in the Value data box, and then click OK.
9. Quit Registry Editor.

Should not take you more than 5 minutes to fix it.

[mireland]

No results with Google? How do you think most of the people here get the answers to tell others?

ouch..that was cold...

[cdroman]

ouch..that was cold...

But true.

[mireland]

But true.

ahhhh so THAT'S bipolarbill's secret...

[bruceb]

I hope these instructions will help
to resolve his issue

[kingofa]

they have helped, thanks again

[bruceb]

Glad you fixed it .. I would suggest you print out
the instructions and save it in case it is needed again.

[hollerhot]

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