How to return the default icon
Even the most beautiful shortcut will get boring over time, and therefore you will want to return everything to normal again and see the usual view of the recycle bin from the developer. This is done like this:
- Open the system settings, click on the familiar personalization section, then “Desktop icon settings.”
- Click on the cart, and from the lower buttons click on “Regular icon”.
- Confirm by double clicking “OK”.
How to delete the cart?
- To delete, you need to repeat recovery method 3, only in parameter {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} you need to set 1.
- In the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerDesktopNameSpace section, delete the section 645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E
Let's reboot.
Ways to rename the cart
- First
The easiest way is to select the trash can and press F2
- How to remove the Recycle Bin from the Windows 10 desktop?
- Second
Go to the registry HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
There should be a string parameter LocalizedString.
Click change and write your name.
Let's reboot.
We create icons ourselves
What to do if someone accidentally deleted the trash icon? This is a mere trifle, because a bucket can be easily made from nothing:
- Display the context menu anywhere on the screen and select “Create - Folder”.
- Click “Rename” and write “Trash”, and then “Enter”.
- The folder turns into a trash can with all the necessary functions.
Where to find original shortcuts for Windows 10
Themes for OS have existed since their inception, but they immediately change the entire appearance of the interface. Icon sets are much simpler in this regard. Yes, they are installed manually, but you can change only some of the shortcuts if desired, including the recycle bin.
- https://winzoro.net/icon/desktop_icons/page/2/
- https://7themes.su/stuff/ikons_for_windows/1
- https://vsthemes.ru/icon/
The set is downloaded in a couple of clicks, and the path to the required icon can be specified using the method described above. Labels are available in ICO and PNG formats, as well as icons for 7tsp.
Conclusion
We looked at how to change icons in Windows 7. I recommend using the capabilities provided by the system. Download pictograms from the Internet.
Hello dear readers.
Many computer users, when changing the design, are faced with such an element as the “Trash”. It is worth noting that it is a system one, and therefore in early versions of the Microsoft OS, practically nothing could be done with it (except, of course, for changes at a deep level). In the latest builds, the developers decided to give users freedom of action. That is why anyone can now easily install new recycle bin icons for Windows 7, and generally do whatever they want. In this article I will tell you not only about pictograms, but also some interesting things that you most likely did not know.
So, how to change the appearance of the already familiar “bucket”? There's nothing complicated here. To begin with, you should download for free the pictures you like, which will be used.
It is worth noting that it is better to find two at once - for the empty and the filled. They should preferably be presented in *.ico
, because this will help identify the presence of garbage in the partition.
Or you can use pictures that already exist in the system. In any case, the mechanism will be almost the same:
Important! If you use third-party images, you must first save them in a place where they will no longer be moved.
Delete ( )
The menu described in the previous paragraph also contains a list of system folders that are shown on the desktop. If you want to remove any of them (including the trash can), you just need to uncheck the boxes.
It is worth noting that this feature did not exist in Windows XP.
In this case, it is first better to configure the removal of files past the “trash can”, because otherwise they will be placed in it and remain there until the disk is full. So on the corresponding icon, right-click and select “”. And then we indicate the removal of files immediately, without placing them in the container.
In addition, there are programs that allow you to clear your system of unnecessary documents. They often have a function to release the recycle bin when the computer is turned off. This will also help to cope with the problem of timely deletion of files.
The desired image and all the functionality are returned to their place by checking the box next to the previously removed element.
Hide the inscription ( )
Many users do not want to completely say goodbye to the standard icon, because there are often situations when, a few days after deletion, one or another file may be needed. And in order not to use serious recovery tools (which do not always help), you can simply go to the appropriate menu and return the desired document to its place.
True, at the same time I would like to remove the annoying inscription “ Trash
" How can I change this? After all, you cannot leave file names without any symbols.
But in Windows 8, as well as in new builds, there is a tool that allows you to remove characters from the name of any file.
Having released the new Windows 10 operating system, Microsoft gave it many new features and significantly redesigned the system design. Desktop icons have also undergone changes. Many users are accustomed to the old icons that were present on Windows 7. Therefore, non-standard icons after the transition to the new Windows 10 did not appeal to many PC users. In the new Windows 10, they can be easily changed for any shortcut on the desktop. In this material we will describe all the ways to change icons in Windows 10. In addition, we will describe the process of creating new icons.
Video on the topic
Let's continue our acquaintance with the special Trash folder and now focus on setting up the Trash.
After installation, the only icon displayed on the Desktop is the Recycle Bin. In Windows XP SP3, Windows 7, for example, you can rename it, select the appropriate command in the context menu, come up with a name and OK. Previously, this could only be done by editing the registry using tweaker programs or manually. You can change the appearance of the Trash icon. To do this, right-click on an empty space, click on the “Properties” line, in Windows 7 the command is called “Personalization”, and find the “Change desktop icons” line as a link on the left in the window panel. At the top of the “Properties: Screen” dialog box there are tabs, we need the second one from the left “Desktop”, click LMB to open it and press the button at the bottom of the “Desktop Settings” window.
In the tab with elements, select the Recycle Bin icon, it should be highlighted with a colored rectangle (there are 2 of them, change one by one or at your discretion) and click the “Change icon to” button.
In front of you is a set, a standard Windows collection; by moving the scroll bar at the bottom, look through everything and choose what you like.
Please note that there is no alternative icon for the Recycle Bin. You can choose any icon at all that will represent the Recycle Bin. If you want the Basket to be beautiful and attractive, we go on a search. First, let's look on our computer. If you have a number of different themes installed (see the first tab in the “Properties: Screen” window).
As a rule, there are themes in which the Trash icon looks different. I found these icons on my C: drive in the WINDOWSResourcesThemes folder, opening all the folders with downloaded themes one by one. If you installed themes, remember or write down the address, you may need it.
I think you have a natural question. Why are there no such themes on my computer? Firstly, it depends on what operating system is installed, and secondly, I specifically searched for some topics on the Internet, downloaded and installed them. In any search engine, enter the query “High-quality Windows XP (or Windows 7) themes” and you will find no less interesting ones. You can also search for collections of icons using the following queries: “Icons for folders”, “Icons for folders”.
My collection of icons is located in the Icon folder, from which we will take the icon for the Recycle Bin. Please note: to replace the standard icon with a third-party one, when downloading you need to select the *.ico format, otherwise you will not be able to change the icon.
Every day, a huge number of operations with files occur on the computer, which are necessary both for the user and for the operating system itself. One of the most important parameters of any file is its relevance. Unnecessary or old documents, pictures, etc. are immediately sent by the user to the Trash. It often happens that a file is deleted completely by accident, and it can still be restored, but the shortcut to go to the Recycle Bin is nowhere to be found.
By default, the Recycle Bin shortcut is on the desktop, but due to various manipulations it could disappear from there. Just a few mouse clicks are enough to return the Recycle Bin shortcut back to the desktop for convenient navigation to the folder with deleted files.
There are two main reasons why the Recycle Bin could disappear from the desktop.
- To personalize the computer, third-party software was used, which changed the display settings of individual elements in its own way. These could be various themes, tweakers or programs that edit icons.
- The display of the Trash icon was disabled in the operating system settings - manually or due to minor errors in operation. There are rare cases when the Recycle Bin in the settings is disabled by malicious software.
Method 1: eliminating the effects of third-party software
The specific instructions depend solely on the program that was used to personalize the computer. In general terms, you need to open this program and look in its settings for an item that could return the Trash back. If such an item is missing, reset the settings of this program and remove it from the system, then restart the computer. In most cases, the Recycle Bin will return after the first system boot.
If various tweakers were used in the form of executable files, then it is necessary to roll back the changes made by them. To do this, they usually attach a similar file that returns the default settings. If such a file is not in the initially downloaded set, look for it on the Internet, preferably on the same resource where you downloaded the tweaker. Please refer to the forum in the appropriate section.
Method 2: Personalization menu
This method will be useful to users who are faced with one of two reasons for the disappearance of an icon from the desktop.
Method 3: Editing Local Group Policy Settings
However, it should be remembered that Group Policy is only available in editions of the Windows operating system that are higher than Home Basic.
Convenient and quick access to the Recycle Bin will help you quickly access deleted files, restore them in case of accidental deletion, or delete them from your computer permanently. Regularly emptying the Recycle Bin of old files will help significantly increase the amount of free space on the system partition.
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How to change folder icons in Windows 7
Find the directory you need to change. Further:
A window will open where you select:
To install an icon downloaded from the Internet, specify the path to it by clicking on “Browse”.
Now you know how to change the Windows 7 directory icon.
If you don’t like the result of the change, click “Restore” on the last tab. The icons will change to the default ones.
Cart setup
In the cart settings, you can set the size of the cart for each disk. For example, if you set 4GB on drive C, then after deleting this volume, the files will not be deleted in the trash, but completely, without possible recovery. Of course, it is possible to restore using other programs, but not 100%.
Perhaps you have a small hard drive or the disk space has disappeared somewhere, then it may be worth choosing the option to destroy files immediately after deleting, without placing them in the trash.
You can also check the box to request confirmation for deletion, then Windows will ask whether to place the file in the trash or not. Also, to delete an object without using the trash can, you can press Shift + Delete.
Lost cart properties?
Run the Recycle Bin Properties file and click Yes. Reboot the computer and enjoy the result
