On the previous post, I write about how to remove recycle bin icon from desktop. On that post, you should remove a key from registry. If you think, it’s not save for your system, there is another way to remove recycle bin from desktop. This tips doesn’t need to remove any key from registry. It will be easier for you to restore the recycle bin icon if sometimes you need the icon again.

This tips can be used on Windows XP Pro, Windows Vista or Windows 7. Here the steps to remove recycle bin icon from your deskktop:

1. Open Run and type “gpedit.msc” (without quotes) the hit Enter.
2. On the Group Policy Editor windows navigate to User Configuration »» Desktop.



3. At the right side of windows find item named Remove Recycle Bin Icon from Desktop then double click on it.



4. The Properties windows will appear. Select the Enabled option on this Windows the klik OK to save it.



5. Close the Group Policy Editor windows.

Now go back to your desktop, press F5 to refresh it. The recycle bin icon will disappear from your desktop. Congratulation! You have remove the recycle bin icon from your desktop.