How to Hide Recycle Bin Windows 10

Last Updated on September 25, 2021 by Tech Queries Team

Here is a Step by Step guide on how to hide Recycle Bin from desktop in Windows 10 PC. When you are sharing a computer with multiple users, it’s tough to maintain privacy. Some users delete their personal files from the computer but forget to remove them from the Recycle Bin.

You can even make use of the keys “Shift + Del” to delete files permanently without sending them to the Bin. However, there is another solution. You can simply remove the Recycle Bin from the desktop. Note that hiding does not delete the files in the Bin. You can choose to show/hide the Recycle Bin on the desktop whenever you want. Follow the guide below.

How to Hide Recycle Bin Windows 10 Desktop:

• As you can see in the below image, the Recycle Bin is visible on the desktop.

• Right Click on the desktop and go to Personalize.

• Go to the Themes menu on the left bar.

• Now, click on the Desktop Icon Settings option in the right panel as shown in the image.

• Finally, uncheck the Recycle Bin option, and click on Apply and OK.

• Now, you won’t be able to see the Recycle Bin Icon on your desktop screen.

You can repeat the same process and check the Recycle Bin option if you wish to show Recycle Bin on the desktop. With this process, you can also Add /Remove This PC Icon from the Desktop.