How to Hide The Recycle Bin on Windows xp (works)
Tuesday, August 22, 2006 by tasha326 | Discussion: OS Customization
1 - On Start Menu, choose "Run" and type Regedit.
2 - a) If you are using the XP style start menu:
Search for:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel\
If you are working with the classic menu:
Search for:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\ClassicStartMenu\
3 - Inside, right click and create a new DWORD-Value with the name "{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}".
4 - Right click on the new value, choose 'Modify' and change the Value to "1".
2 - a) If you are using the XP style start menu:
Search for:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel\
If you are working with the classic menu:Search for:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\ClassicStartMenu\
3 - Inside, right click and create a new DWORD-Value with the name "{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}".
4 - Right click on the new value, choose 'Modify' and change the Value to "1".
BlueDev
Reply #2 Tuesday, August 22, 2006 3:00 PM
Reply #2 Tuesday, August 22, 2006 3:00 PM
I was going to say the same as Meowy. Tweak UI works great.
Suspeckted
Reply #3 Tuesday, August 22, 2006 3:45 PM
Reply #3 Tuesday, August 22, 2006 3:45 PM
I'm appalled that you want to hide your recycling bin, recycling is very important in the fight against global warming.
Bichur
Reply #5 Tuesday, August 22, 2006 10:47 PM
Reply #5 Tuesday, August 22, 2006 10:47 PM
right click desktop
arrange icons by
uncheck show desktop icons
arrange icons by
uncheck show desktop icons
WebGizmos
Reply #7 Wednesday, August 23, 2006 7:54 AM
Reply #7 Wednesday, August 23, 2006 7:54 AM
Or you can just use duct tape over the recycle bin. 
Jafo
Reply #9 Wednesday, August 23, 2006 10:38 AM
Reply #9 Wednesday, August 23, 2006 10:38 AM
Use Litestep....
Litestep is the answer to every problem....
OK, I'll go quietly......
Princeneptunes
Reply #11 Monday, August 28, 2006 1:36 PM
Reply #11 Monday, August 28, 2006 1:36 PM
Why would I wanna hide my recycle bin anyway?
Does the recycle bin bother ya that much?
Does the recycle bin bother ya that much?
ZubaZ
Reply #12 Monday, August 28, 2006 1:43 PM
Desktop customization (and this site) is all about making the experience fit the individual better. Some people like an empty desktop. To each their own, right?
Reply #12 Monday, August 28, 2006 1:43 PM
| Why would I wanna hide my recycle bin anyway? Does the recycle bin bother ya that much? |
Desktop customization (and this site) is all about making the experience fit the individual better. Some people like an empty desktop. To each their own, right?
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Reply #1 Tuesday, August 22, 2006 1:03 PM