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Lost Recycle Bin from Windows XP computer.

Anonymous
2011-06-27T13:56:57+00:00

Original Title: Windows XP Recycle Bin problem...

Am running Windows XP pro, and now my Recycle Bin is gone.  How can I get it back?

My sister was using the computer, and got a notification (from Avira Anti-Virus) that there was a virus in the Recycle Bin.  So she (knowing just enough to be real dangerous) did a Regedit > Search on "Recycle" and deleted every single reference to the recycle bin in the registry.  Whee! 

So the problem is more complicated than just an accidental delete.  Anybody got any suggestions?  I don't want to have to re-install the system again.

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Anonymous
2011-06-28T10:33:26+00:00

Do a System Restore to a point just prior to when she did her registry edits.

John

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-06-28T04:55:15+00:00

    Hi DavidGardner32,

    You may follow this link completely & check if the issue persists.

     How do I make the Recycle Bin appear on my desktop in Windows Vista or in Windows XP?

    Hope the information helps.

    Please post back and let us know.

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