This post shows how to change the Recycle Bin icon in Windows 11/10. You can make the icon dark or black or set any other icon of choice.

Double-click on Remove Recycle Bin icon from desktop setting, and make sure that the Not Configured option is selected. If not, do choose that option, and save your change.

Although the Windows 11 desktop only comes with the Recycle Bin icon, it's still possible to bring back all the legacy system icons to the desktop, including Computer, User's Files, Network, and ...

Quick tip: If you don't see any items, right-click the desktop, select "View," and click on "Show desktop icons." Right-click the Recycle Bin icon and select the Properties option.

4. In "Desktop Icon Settings," you'll see small checkboxes for a few Desktop icons. Uncheck the "Recycle Bin" box, then hit "Apply." The icon will be removed from your Windows 10 computer screen.

If you click on "Desktop" from that menu, it will open all of the icons in a full File Explorer which provides the context menu option for emptying the Recycle Bin.

Microsoft just needs to trash its latest Recycle Bin icon in the mean time, or show testers why it makes sense for the overall UI. If not, it’s about time that the Windows UI task force returned ...

All default XP installs (clean) show only the Recycle Bin on the desktop. All others must be added manually. Either your first install was an upgrade or an OEM install.

Question:On Windows XP (SP1) change the reycle bin icon to something else. That's fine. However, each time I reboot the recycle bin goes back to it's ...

The first is placing icons for Internet Explorer 6, MSN Explorer, Windows Media Player and the Recycle Bin on the desktop.

The first is placing icons for Internet Explorer 6, MSN Explorer, Windows Media Player and the Recycle Bin on the desktop.