i like to have a nice clean desktop on my pc. the only icon i cant get rid of is the shortcut to the recycle bin. i run windows xp home.
is it possible to hide it or get rid of it.
thanks in advance
2006-12-03 10:35:47 · 13 answers · asked by thuddie 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
You should have left all of the icons and just right click the desktop and select "Arrange icons" and uncheck "Show Desktop Icons"
2006-12-03 10:40:03 · answer #1 · answered by reevesfarm 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Travis is right, TweakUI really is good, I've got a clear desktop too. It does loads of other stuff, like you can increase the number of folders that XP home can recognise.
And its best not to just hide the icons because you can accidentally click on them, its a pain.
I don't always run windows in full screen and prefer a clear desktop. Your programs are still in the start menu so whats the problem!
2006-12-03 20:45:46 · answer #2 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right click desktop screen, select arrange icons by, then click on the option for show desktop icons so the tick dissapears and so do all the icons. then right click taskbar and select new toolbars and click on desktop option. now all the icons(in your case just recycle bin) will appear in a list like the start menu and you can select your programs from it. thank you in advance for my 10 points!!!
2006-12-03 18:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by mrs microchipper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can.
Remove Recycle Bin: http://www.softwaretipsandtricks.com/windowsxp/articles/49/1/Remove-Recycle-Bin
2006-12-03 10:39:16 · answer #4 · answered by tokjad 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might be interested in Microsofts "power toys". Tweakui will allow you to remove the recycle bin along with some other nice things. You can download tweakui by clicking this link http://download.microsoft.com/download/f/c/a/fca6767b-9ed9-45a6-b352-839afb2a2679/TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe
Or the Microsoft power toys website is here http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx
2006-12-03 10:49:33 · answer #5 · answered by welder_with_an_attitude 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
u can edit the registry to remove it from ur desktop...remember to backup ur registry before u make change to anything
http://www.tweakxp.com/article36839.aspx
2006-12-03 10:41:33 · answer #6 · answered by willing2help 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure ...... click on 'MY archives' examine left aspect 'different places' click on 'table perfect' locate icon for 'Recycle Bin' click on and drag>>> or click on >>>>> 'Create Shortcut. reliable luck! once you come across it you'll comprehend what to do
2016-11-30 02:38:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you cant. Just shove in the bottom right hand corner you hardly notice it!
2006-12-03 10:37:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
why bother. recycle bin takes up naff all. also u know where it is. just ;leave it.
2006-12-03 10:41:20 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try this website. It should help
http://www.softheap.com/security-faq/hide_recycle_bin.html
2006-12-03 10:46:44 · answer #10 · answered by phlstro42 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋