Okay so I got this new computer and I let my husband play with it. and now it doesn't have a trash can anymore and I don't know where that is.. is there a way I can find where all the stuff I put into the recycling bin at or better yet the recycling bin all together
2007-09-21 08:57:48 · 12 answers · asked by Gales Baby Boo 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
If it is a new computer it runs Vista, right. Well, if so, right click and click personalize. Then click on "change desktop icons" on the right-side bar. Then check (or tick) the "recycle bin" text. Then click OK. That should do it.
2007-09-21 09:07:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't mentionwhich os your using but with you saying it's a new computer i'll show you how to get it back on your desktop in Vista
Right click on the desktop, then click "personlize", in the window that comes up look in the blue/green pane on the left, and click on the "change desktop icons" link.
A dialogue box should come up, at the top tick the box next to "recycle bin". Ones with ticks will be shown on your desktop
Also "x_southernbelle" gave good advice don't mess with the registry unless there is nothing left to try as it doesn't take many mistakes in the registry to ruin your computer
Hope this helps
2007-09-21 09:45:37 · answer #2 · answered by oscar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hmm, i never thought that would happen, but, i really have no use for the recycle bin (not trash bin) it just takes up more space, and if you send something to the bin, if it was installed then you could get it back through System Restore. You can simply back up your data instead then getting it back if you need. If there is a real need then just pop in the windows CD that should have come with your computer, since it's new, there shouldnt be much on there anyways, so I hope that helps.
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2007-09-21 09:08:44 · answer #3 · answered by arledgetd 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In Win XP:
Right Click the Desktop>select Properties>Desktop Tab>Customize Desktop button>try clicking the Restore Default button under the Illustration of the various System Desktop Icons>Click the OKs to get out and see if that works.
Hope this helps. Good Luck!!!
BTW: Do NOT use that "script" given in the first answer!!! I've made the mistake of using "scripts" before with negative consequences.
And the guy below me gave you a link to show you how to mess with your Registry. BAD Idea!!!...if you don't know what you're doing in there you WILL most likely ruin your OS and have to go through the jumping through hoops that M$ makes you do just to be able to re-install your Operating System. So don't even go there!!! ;)
2007-09-21 09:09:49 · answer #4 · answered by x_southernbelle 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to My Computer then go to The Local Drive(C:) then go to the Windows file(if your using Windows XP click on "show Hidden Content" and you should be able to find your Recycle Bin there :)
2007-09-21 09:05:45 · answer #5 · answered by djcuen95 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Right click on the desktop, select properties, click the tab that says "desk top" and select the trash can or select restore to defaults. Then select apply then OK. There's your trash can now dump his stuff!! LOL
2007-09-21 09:08:15 · answer #6 · answered by NDK 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had that happen but then i got tweakui ..
i went to the control panel and started tweakui and there was n option to have the recycle bin show..i unchcked and then checked it.then hit apply and it appeared..
its for winxp ..
2007-09-21 09:11:56 · answer #7 · answered by firefly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Open Windows Explorer and look at the very bottom of the tree on the left hand pane. Just below My Network Places. You should see it there.
2007-09-21 09:08:38 · answer #8 · answered by trea0766 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is the easiest method. Try this before trying the other suggestions. Right click in an empty spot in the middle of the desktop, go to "Arrange Icons By", and click "Name".
2007-09-21 09:07:23 · answer #9 · answered by Jonnyabcde 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
first do now not panic if that's vista you're utilising i did an same lol!!! it will be fastened it is an significant utility so remains on your pc. use the information superhighway web site decrease than to get it bk and working!!!
2016-12-26 21:25:15 · answer #10 · answered by laurella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋