I want to put it somwhere else, programs menu etc.
2006-08-01 15:09:07 · 19 answers · asked by ben b 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Windows XP(sp2)
2006-08-01 15:09:44 · update #1
well u cant right click it, theres no option to delete, cant drag, it just creates two! (a short cut).
2006-08-01 15:24:41 · update #2
(itscarolj) u must have a funky pc! mine dont
2006-08-01 15:26:30 · update #3
(rpascal) gpedit.msc not recognised. Running xp mediacentre, (based on xpPro? I think)
2006-08-01 15:39:42 · update #4
sorry rpascal, does work..This ones media centre, its the laptop thats xphome! the want i want it off!
2006-08-01 15:45:32 · update #5
Start > Run > type: gpedit.msc > press 'Enter' > expand "User Configuration" in left pane > expand "Administrative Templates" in left pane > highlight "Desktop" > double-click "Remove recycle bin from desktop" > select "Enable" > click "Apply".
Close the editor > hit "F5" to refresh the desktop and remove the recycle bin.
Replace the recycle bin by returning to the group policy editor and selecting either "Disable" or "Not Configured" (which is the default setting).
2006-08-01 15:17:05 · answer #1 · answered by rpascal60 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The recycle bin is a non-removable icon. If you don't believe that:
1. Right click a blank portion of the desktop
2. Choose properties
3. Click desktop tab, then customize desktop button
4. At the top of the dialog box you will see the desktop icons that can be displayed (or not displayed) on the desktop. The recycle bin is NOT one of the icons.
But if you absolutely want to remove the recycle bin icon from the desktop the best way is to use the free Microsoft Tweak UI PowerToys utility:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/downloads/powertoys.asp
Once you've installed the utility, in the left column hierarchy you can click on desktop. The right column will show six items (IE, Outlook, My Computer, My Documents, My Network Places, and Recycle Bin) that you can check or uncheck to appear or not appear on the desktop. You won't be able to move it to another folder or location without some very serious modifications to the registry.
Tweak UI was developed by the same engineers who developed XP. They created a utility that allows you to modify a bunch of things in XP..... not just the desktop display.
2006-08-01 22:28:57 · answer #2 · answered by Angry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ben b. this link has alot of good scripts from a MSVP ( Microsoft Valued Professional) They are all virus free. Download and double click on it. It is Line 115 on the left side. I use this site alot when I need a "quick fix"... I know Kelly she is good at what she does.. Read the site well to understand scripts, etc. it is good reading - www.kellys-korner-xp.com
2006-08-01 22:17:50 · answer #3 · answered by Devil Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
recycle it then your not see it again just kiddin here is what you do open mycomputer icon open the hard drive then on the hard drive window at the top click on edit and select all then click on file / delete
your recycle bin will go for the desktop
2006-08-01 22:15:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure it's planted there no matter what
I think it's coded in the XP operating system to stay there, I wouldn't know how to **** with that though...
2006-08-01 22:12:53 · answer #5 · answered by TrueSource 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Click on it once and press delete on the keyboard.Instructions should come up.
2006-08-01 22:11:14 · answer #6 · answered by itscarolj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indeed. You can't. Unless you use a program related to Window Blinds. =) I thought you could myself, but I was wrong.
2006-08-01 22:12:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you go to shrd recycle bin
2006-08-01 22:12:39 · answer #8 · answered by whateva 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right click on it and hit delete.
2006-08-01 22:12:25 · answer #9 · answered by Boo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to mess with the registry. Look up registry tweaks on google.
2006-08-01 22:12:33 · answer #10 · answered by Alex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋