Can I get rid of the trash icon?

Tuesday, October 26, 2004 by Pele420 | Discussion: Stardock Software

im trying to get rid of all my desktop icon and just use the tool bar. my problem is i cant figure out how to get rid of the trash can icon. is there anyway to delete it? thanks
PixelPirate
Reply #1 Tuesday, October 26, 2004 3:38 PM
PowerToys for XP will do that. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

Or DekstopX.
Snowman
Reply #2 Tuesday, October 26, 2004 7:00 PM

If you have Windows XP you can also remove the various desktop icons this way:

Start -> run -> gpedit.msc -> ok
Go to User Configuration -> Administration Templates -> Desktop

In the rightpane you will find several option for configuring the desktop, there amongst 'Remove Recycle Bin icon from desktop'. Doubleclick on that option and check off 'Enable' and click OK - no more Bin icon!

Pele420
Reply #3 Tuesday, October 26, 2004 7:01 PM
Worked like a charm. Thanks.
Koasati
Reply #4 Tuesday, October 26, 2004 9:52 PM
If you have Windows XP you can also remove the various desktop icons this way:

If you have XP Pro, yes, if you're using Home, there is no gpedit.msc to access.


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