After you have done what is already suggested you may want to go here to get
this registry hack that will remove the "delete" option from the right click
menu of the recycle bin.
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/142/1/
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Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
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"forty-nine" <> wrote in message
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> "dave" <> wrote in message
> news:171362AE-9FA6-499D-BA6B-...
>> accidently deleted my recycle bin icon. how can i get it back please ?
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> Right Click Desktop
> Click Personalize
> Left Panel , Change Desktop Icons
> Put Check mark in Recycle Bin box