RECYCLE BIN issue_Troubleshoot Recycle bin problem

 

Hi Copilot , my daughter have messed up the "Recycle bin" icon that is located at the Windows 10 Desktop ! Copilot , how can i restore back the "Recycle bin" function according to its original or default settings ? THANKS Copilot .

COPILOT   ANSWER

No worries — we can get that Recycle Bin icon back to its original state in Windows 10. Here's how to restore it:

🖥️ Restore the Recycle Bin Icon on Desktop

1. Right-click on the Desktop and select Personalize.
2. In the left-hand menu, click Themes.
3. Scroll down and click Desktop icon settings under "Related Settings".
4. In the Desktop Icon Settings window:
   • Make sure Recycle Bin is checked.
   • If the icon looks wrong or is missing, click Recycle Bin, then click Change Icon.
   • Choose the default icon (usually the first one) and click OK.
5. Click Apply, then OK to confirm.

🔄 Reset Recycle Bin Functionality (if it's not working properly)

If the Recycle Bin itself isn’t functioning (e.g., not storing deleted files), you can reset it:

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
   • Press Windows + X and select Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (Admin).
2. Type the following command and press Enter:

   rd /s /q C:\$Recycle.bin
   

   This deletes the Recycle Bin folder and forces Windows to recreate it. Don’t worry — it’s safe and won’t harm your system.

3. Restart your computer.

Let me know if you'd like help customizing the icon or checking if the Recycle Bin is working properly again. Or we can explore how to hide or lock desktop icons if your daughter likes to experiment!