How to Restore the Recycle Bin

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on “Start

   In Windows XP, the Recycle Bin can only be restored by making changes to Registry Editor. ,,, The new registry key you entered will display below “NameSpace” in the left pane of Registry Editor. , This will bring up the “Edit String” window. ,, The Recycle Bin will now be restored to your Windows XP desktop.
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   Step 2: ” then select “Run.” The Run dialog box will display on-screen.

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   Step 3: Type “regedit” into the dialog box

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   Step 4: then click on “OK.” Registry Editor will open and display on-screen.

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   Step 5: Navigate to the following entry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer \ Desktop \ NameSpace.

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   Step 6: Right-click on “NameSpace” in the left pane

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   Step 7: select “New

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   Step 8: ” then select “Key.”

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   Step 9: Type the following string into the “Key” field

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    Step 10: then press “Enter:” 645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E.

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    Step 11: Click on the new registry key you just created

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    Step 12: then double-click on “Default” in the right pane.

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    Step 13: Type “Recycle Bin” into the field next to “Value Data

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    Step 14: ” then press “Enter.”

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    Step 15: Close Registry Editor.

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