How can I remove the Recycle Bin icon from my desktop?

Question

I once found a VERY simple program (I think a .exe) that would add "Show Recycle Bin on desktop" to the Folder Options menu found under Control Panel. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? I'm a complete clean freak and ANY icons on my desktop drive me crazy - ESPECIALLY ONE ICON BY ITSELF! I had to reinstall windows and I cant seem to figure out how I did it. I'd prefer NOT to mess around with the registry myself. I did a google search for it and didnt find what I was looking for; if you know of a program please post a link! Thanks

You can't right click to delete the recycle bin in windows XP.

Recycle Bin is not found in the Customize Desktop selection under Display>Desktop as an icon to remove.

Answer 1

The recycle bin cannot be removed from the desktop. I am not aware of any scripts or programs that allow you to do it.

Answer 2

For Windows XP you should do the following:
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Display, click the Desktop tab, and then click Customize Desktop.
3. Click to select the check boxes for the desktop items that you want to display, or click to clear the check boxes for the desktop items that you want to remove.

Answer 3

You can use a pre-made utility or script, or you can edit the registry yourself if you think you know what you are doing!

Answer 4

Right click and click delete..if you need it go to control panel and get it back. Just make sure you have it in my documents also so you can just drag it back if needed.