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Windows Vista - Recycle Bin
Help and Tips

Need help displaying or configuring the Recycle Bin in Windows Vista? Check out these tips.


#1: Unable to Adjust Bin Size, Disable Confirmation Prompt, Edit Other Properties
The following Policy and Registry edits may allow you to adjust Recycle Bin Properties on a Windows Vista system.

#2: Delete Files Immediately - Do Not Move Them to the Recycle Bin
Prevent Windows Vista from moving files to the Recycle Bin instead of deleting them from your system.

#3: Stop Showing a Dialog When Deleting Files
Prevent Windows Vista from prompting you if you really want to delete a file.

#4: Use Less Room on Your Hard Drives for the Recycle Bin
The Windows Vista Recycle Bin requires space on your hard drives to store deleted files. Reduce this space if you need the room and don't need to store so many files.

#5: Change the Recycle Bin Icons
Change how the Recycle Bin appears, whether it is empty or full.

#6: Show the Recycle Bin on the Desktop
Show the Recycle Bin on the Windows Vista Desktop if it is not present. Includes registry, Policy, and other workarounds if necessary.

See Also:

File Recovery - Undelete

Tips regarding software packages for Windows that help recover (undelete) files that have been accidentally deleted from hard drives, as well as removable media including digital camera memory cards.

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