How to get recycle bin icon back on desktop in Vista

hi

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810869

there is also an automatic fix-it at the above microsoft link

To fix this issue in Windows Vista, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Appearance and Personalization, click Personalization, and then clickChange desktop icons.
3. Click to select the Recycle Bin check box, and then click OK.

http://itsvista.com/2007/01/itsvista-tip-19-restore-your-vista-recycle-bin-icon/

1. Right-click on your desktop and choose Personalize
2. Click on the Change Desktop Icons link in the upper left hand corner
3. In the Desktop Icons Settings window, check the Recycle Bin box and clickOK

and see if you are interested in these articles to stop you accidently doing it again in the future

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/disable-deletion-of-the-recycle-bin-in-windows-vista/

How to hide the "Delete" command from Recycle Bin context menu in Windows Vista

http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/142/1/How-to-hide-the-Delete-command-from-Recycle-Bin-context-menu-in-Windows-Vista.html

Hi,

How to Restore the Recycle Bin back to the Desktop in Vista

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/168608-recycle-bin-restore.html

Hope this helps.