Recycle Bin/Windows Vista Desktop

Why do I not see the recycle bin on the desktop as in XP and other versions
of Windows? It is a nuisance to have to open Explorer every time I want to
empty the recycle bin.

Thanks

Bill Falzone

Check your desktop customization options - it should be on the desktop, it
is on every copy of Vista I have. Right-click an empty part of the desktop
and select the personalization options, then "Change desktop icons" in the
quick task area on the left-hand side.

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"billbrandi" <> wrote in message
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> Why do I not see the recycle bin on the desktop as in XP and other
> versions
> of Windows? It is a nuisance to have to open Explorer every time I want
> to
> empty the recycle bin.
>
> Thanks
>
> Bill Falzone

someone probably deleted the shortcut.

Right-click on the desktop, Personalize,
on the left, under Tasks, click on Change Desktop Icons
[x] Recycle Bin



"billbrandi" <> wrote in message
news:4859DEE5-078C-4396-8467-...
> Why do I not see the recycle bin on the desktop as in XP and other
> versions
> of Windows? It is a nuisance to have to open Explorer every time I want
> to
> empty the recycle bin.
>
> Thanks
>
> Bill Falzone

On Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:50:00 -0700, billbrandi
<> wrote, by way of
<4859DEE5-078C-4396-8467->, in
microsoft.public.windows.vista.general -->

>Why do I not see the recycle bin on the desktop as in XP and other versions
>of Windows? It is a nuisance to have to open Explorer every time I want to
>empty the recycle bin.
>
>Thanks
>
>Bill Falzone

This appears to be something which slipped by the Microsoft/Vista
developers. In XP, it was not possible to delete the Recycle Bin off the
Desktop, as one would a simple Shortcut.


'Control Panel | Personalization | (left panel) Change desktop icons |
Desktop Icon Settings | Desktop'

And there you'll see that errant Recycle Bin.

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Bill

Right click an empty spot on the Desktop and select Personalize. Under the
Task List, select the Change Desktop Icons option. Select whatever system
icons you want to appear on the Desktop.

--

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User


"billbrandi" <> wrote in message
news:4859DEE5-078C-4396-8467-...
> Why do I not see the recycle bin on the desktop as in XP and other
> versions
> of Windows? It is a nuisance to have to open Explorer every time I want
> to
> empty the recycle bin.
>
> Thanks
>
> Bill Falzone

Thanks you-that did it

"Richard G. Harper" wrote:

> Check your desktop customization options - it should be on the desktop, it
> is on every copy of Vista I have. Right-click an empty part of the desktop
> and select the personalization options, then "Change desktop icons" in the
> quick task area on the left-hand side.
>
> --
> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]
> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
> "billbrandi" <> wrote in message
> news:4859DEE5-078C-4396-8467-...
> > Why do I not see the recycle bin on the desktop as in XP and other
> > versions
> > of Windows? It is a nuisance to have to open Explorer every time I want
> > to
> > empty the recycle bin.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Bill Falzone
>
>
>

Thank you-that did it

"Dave" wrote:

> someone probably deleted the shortcut.
>
> Right-click on the desktop, Personalize,
> on the left, under Tasks, click on Change Desktop Icons
> [x] Recycle Bin
>
>
>
> "billbrandi" <> wrote in message
> news:4859DEE5-078C-4396-8467-...
> > Why do I not see the recycle bin on the desktop as in XP and other
> > versions
> > of Windows? It is a nuisance to have to open Explorer every time I want
> > to
> > empty the recycle bin.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Bill Falzone
>
>

Thank you-that did it

"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:

> Bill
>
> Right click an empty spot on the Desktop and select Personalize. Under the
> Task List, select the Change Desktop Icons option. Select whatever system
> icons you want to appear on the Desktop.
>
> --
>
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "billbrandi" <> wrote in message
> news:4859DEE5-078C-4396-8467-...
> > Why do I not see the recycle bin on the desktop as in XP and other
> > versions
> > of Windows? It is a nuisance to have to open Explorer every time I want
> > to
> > empty the recycle bin.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Bill Falzone
>

Thank you-that did it

"Manatee Memories" wrote:

> On Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:50:00 -0700, billbrandi
> <> wrote, by way of
> <4859DEE5-078C-4396-8467->, in
> microsoft.public.windows.vista.general -->
>
> >Why do I not see the recycle bin on the desktop as in XP and other versions
> >of Windows? It is a nuisance to have to open Explorer every time I want to
> >empty the recycle bin.
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Bill Falzone
>
> This appears to be something which slipped by the Microsoft/Vista
> developers. In XP, it was not possible to delete the Recycle Bin off the
> Desktop, as one would a simple Shortcut.
>
>
> 'Control Panel | Personalization | (left panel) Change desktop icons |
> Desktop Icon Settings | Desktop'
>
> And there you'll see that errant Recycle Bin.
>
> --
>
> Life got you down? Want nothing than to curl up with your
> [insert type of fav pet here], a glass of milk, and some
> really great cookies?
>
>
> http://preview.tinyurl.com/yrcz9v
> http://preview.tinyurl.com/ynzgas
>

Glad to be of assistance.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]
* NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
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"billbrandi" <> wrote in message
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> Thanks you-that did it
>
> "Richard G. Harper" wrote:
>
>> Check your desktop customization options - it should be on the desktop,
>> it
>> is on every copy of Vista I have. Right-click an empty part of the
>> desktop
>> and select the personalization options, then "Change desktop icons" in
>> the
>> quick task area on the left-hand side.
>>
>> --
>> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]
>> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
>> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
>> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>
>>
>> "billbrandi" <> wrote in message
>> news:4859DEE5-078C-4396-8467-...
>> > Why do I not see the recycle bin on the desktop as in XP and other
>> > versions
>> > of Windows? It is a nuisance to have to open Explorer every time I
>> > want
>> > to
>> > empty the recycle bin.
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> > Bill Falzone
>>
>>
>>