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Can't find recycle bin from start menu.

Anonymous
2023-09-02T17:56:04+00:00

I like to keep all of my icons away from the desktop, so that it looks clean, because of this, I use the start menu quite often in order to search up the app that I need. This time however after i re-organised some files, I noticed afterwards when I search for the recycle bin that it just doesn't show up, i have basically done everything to try and fix the issue.

Even if it would be an issue with tablet mode or hidden files or smth of the sort, it still would not explain why i can't find it through the start menu.

*I use the latest version of windows 10 btw

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  1. Rodrigo Queiroz 77,425 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-09-02T19:39:18+00:00

    Hi eddie_7YB,

    I'm Rodrigo and I'll help you.

    Create a Recycle Bin shortcut on the Start Menu folder to be able to access it from the Start Menu.

    On the Desktop, right-click in a blank area > New > Shortcut > paste the path below and select Next

    explorer.exe shell:RecycleBinFolder

    It will create an explorer shortcut that opens the recycle bin, you can rename it the way you want and change the icon (Right click > Properties > Shortcut tab > Change icon... > If it doesn't show the Recycle Bin icon, paste this path on the bar and press enter: %SystemRoot%\System32\SHELL32.dll)

    Press Windows + R, paste the path below, and press enter:

    C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

    Paste the shortcut you created above inside this folder, when you search for it, it will appear on the Start Menu, and you will be able to open the Recycle Bin.

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  2. Rodrigo Queiroz 77,425 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-09-02T19:57:39+00:00

    Sure, see this screenshot:

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-09-02T19:55:01+00:00

    Thank you for your help, this has solved my problem, however it doesn't come with the icon so ill change that but i'm not sure i understand what you mean by : "paste this path on the bar..."

    could you elaborate please?

    Thank you.

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