How To Hide Recycle Bin Windows 10
You can get back files and folders you accidentally deleted using Windows 10’s helpful Recycle Bin. However, there may be times when you’d rather not see the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop. This might be for aesthetic or safety reasons. Thankfully, Windows 10 gives many options for hiding the Recycle Bin icon, and we’ll look at each of them below.
Method 1: Using Desktop Icon Settings
1. Choose a blank spot on your desktop, right-click it, and pick “Personalize” from the option that appears. Clicking this will launch Windows 10’s Configuration screen.
2. Navigate to “Themes” on the left menu of “Personalization.”
3. Go to the bottom of the window and click “Desktop icon settings” under the “Related Settings” area on the right.
4. Uncheck the box labeled “Recycle Bin” in the Desktop Icon Settings panel, then click “Apply” and “OK” to apply the adjustment. The Trash can icon will be removed from the desktop.
Method 2: Using the Recycle Bin Properties
To do this, right-click the desktop trash can’s icon and choose “Properties” from the drop-down menu. Clicking this will bring up the Recycle Bin window.
You may prevent files from being sent to the Recycle Bin by following these steps:
To save your settings, choose “Remove files immediately when deleted,” and then click “Apply,” followed by “OK.” Bypassing the Recycle Bin in this way will have the same effect as emptying it.
Method 3: Using Group Policy Editor (Pro Editions)
Please take note that the Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education versions are all supported by this approach.
First, open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows key plus R. The Group Policy Editor may be accessed by typing “gpedit.msc” (without the quotes) and hitting Enter.
Follow these steps:
Open the Group Policy Editor and go to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Desktop.
Next, choose the “Remove Recycle Bin icon from the desktop” policy from the list on the right and double-click it.
Select “Enabled” in the policy settings box, then click “Apply” and “OK” to commit the changes. The Trash can icon will be removed from the desktop.
Using these ways, you may quickly and effectively remove the Windows 10 Recycle Bin icon from your desktop. Choose a solution that is practical for your situation and within your technical abilities. Simply revert back via the methods if you ever need to display the Recycle Bin symbol again.