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Vista waste-bin
I'm running Vista (home edition). The recycle bin icon used to switch between showing if it had anything in it, and showing empty.
Now it just shows empty regardless of content. Anyone any idea how to restore the automatic status?
Thanks!
Now it just shows empty regardless of content. Anyone any idea how to restore the automatic status?
Thanks!
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Method 2: Manually reset the Recycle Bin icons
To do this, follow these steps:
1. Right-click the Desktop and select Personalize.
2. In the Tasks pane, click Change desktop icons.
3. Select the Recycle Bin (full) icon and then click Change Icon.
4. In the Change Icon dialog box, select the full Recycle Bin icon.
5. Click OK to close the Change Icon dialog box.
6. Select the Recycle Bin (empty) icon and then click Change Icon.
7. In the Change Icon dialog box, select the empty Recycle Bin icon.
8. Click OK to close the Change Icon dialog box.
9. Click Apply, and then click OK.
To do this, follow these steps:
1. Right-click the Desktop and select Personalize.
2. In the Tasks pane, click Change desktop icons.
3. Select the Recycle Bin (full) icon and then click Change Icon.
4. In the Change Icon dialog box, select the full Recycle Bin icon.
5. Click OK to close the Change Icon dialog box.
6. Select the Recycle Bin (empty) icon and then click Change Icon.
7. In the Change Icon dialog box, select the empty Recycle Bin icon.
8. Click OK to close the Change Icon dialog box.
9. Click Apply, and then click OK.
The Recycle Bin icon does not refresh automatically in Windows Vista or in Windows XP