Recycle Bin is a special space on the hard drive where deleted files are stored. By default, the application shortcut is always located on the desktop of your device. It appears immediately after installing the operating system on the PC. Someone likes to keep the computer desktop completely clean without any icons or icons, and someone just doesn't like having a recycle bin on the desktop. They can also be replaced with special applications that change the appearance and interface of the operating system. In all cases, you will need to get rid of the Recycle Bin icon. Let's see how to remove the trash from the desktop on different operating systems.
Get rid of the shortcut in Windows 7
You can get rid of not only the shortcut, but also the recycle bin in File Explorer. However, this method of removal is highly discouraged. To get started, you need to do the following:
- Right-click on a free area of the desktop and in the list that appears, click the line "Personalization".
- Bin the section sidebar, select the "Change Desktop Icons" button.
- In the settings window that appears, uncheck the "Basket" line and accept the changes by clicking on the OK button.
Now you know how to remove the trash from the desktop in Windows 7 in a simple way through the personalization settings. If you want to completely get rid of this feature, then use the functionality of the Group Policy Editor. Follow the provided guide:
- Open the "Run" window and type the line gpedit. msc.
- Now go to the "Desktop" branch.
- In the right block of the editor, find the line "Remove trash icon from the desktop" and click on it.
- In the settings, set the item "Enable" and save the changes.
- Now restart your computer and enjoy - the recycle bin will no longer bother you with its presence on the desktop!
If you want to completely get rid of the shopping cart functionality, then do it according to the instructions provided:
- RMB click on the shortcut and go to "Properties".
- Check the box "Destroy files immediately after deletion…" and save the settings with the OK button.
- Now all files will be destroyed, bypassing the trash space.
How to remove the trash from the desktop on Windows 10
In the new Windows 10, the procedure is slightly different in terms of window names, so let's look at itseparately:
- The first step is exactly the same - you right-click on the desktop and open the "Personalization" window.
- Now go to the "Themes" block.
- Next, open the "Desktop Icon Options" subsection.
- Uncheck the box next to "Basket" and close the window with the OK button.
One more way
The last option to disable the recycle bin is to use the capabilities of the registry editor. You need:
- Start the registry. This can be done using the regedit command entered in the "Run" window.
- Now find the NonEnum section in the directory.
- In it, double-click the line with the parameter {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}.
- In the window, set the parameter value to 0 and save the changes. To completely remove the trash from your computer, you just need to remove this branch from the registry and restart the device.
You can also find a ready-made reg file for the registry on the Internet. It is enough to simply open it with the regedit editor and then restart the computer. For security, it is recommended that you back up your registry settings. To do this, in the editor window, click "File" - "Export". Enter a file name and click on "Save". If something goes wrong or you want to restore the recycle bin, just run the created file with the reg extension.
Conclusion
In addition to the fact that in this way you can remove the trash from the desktop, you can get rid of other system shortcuts. If you want to leave the icon, but change its appearance slightly, then you need to go to the "Desktop Icon Options" again, select the desired shortcut and click on the "Change Icon …" button. After that, select the appropriate icon from the proposed icons or upload your own.
If you have removed the icon and it is inconvenient for you to enter the Recycle Bin and clear it, then you can delete unnecessary files using the Shift + Delete combination. In this case, the data is destroyed completely, bypassing the basket section. Think twice before destroying files this way as they cannot be recovered.
Now you know how to remove the trash from the desktop on Windows, as well as how to customize its appearance. Instead of a standard and annoying icon, take advantage of the wide range of customization options for the operating system. You can put beautiful widgets, panels and more on your desktop. These elements significantly diversify the image and "refresh" the impression of working with a personal computer. If you are not satisfied with the presented methods, then you can always use the functionality of third-party software to change the appearance of the OS. For example, XP Tweaker or similar, which allows you to remove icons without using system settings.
