How to Hide the Recycle Bin from Your Desktop?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the question of how to hide the Recycle Bin from the desktop, particularly in the context of preparing a clean desktop for slide shows using wallpaper as an interstitial slide. The focus is on practical solutions and methods for managing desktop icons.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks a method to hide the Recycle Bin from their desktop to avoid clutter during presentations.
  • Another participant suggests right-clicking on the desktop and using the "Arrange Icons by" option to manage desktop icons.
  • A third participant mentions applications like the wincustomize package that offer more extensive control over desktop icons and themes.
  • A later reply acknowledges the previous suggestion and expresses regret for not finding it sooner before deleting other icons.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on a single method, as multiple suggestions are offered, and the discussion remains open to different approaches.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions may depend on specific operating system versions or settings, and the effectiveness of third-party applications is not evaluated.

Who May Find This Useful

Users looking to customize their desktop environment, particularly those preparing for presentations or wanting a cleaner workspace.

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I am doing slide shows and I'm going to use my wallpaper as my 'interstitial' slide, so I don't want anything at all cluttering up the desktop.

I've either deleted or hidden all my icons on my desktop with one exception. How do I get rid of the Recycle Bin?

Thanks.
 
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Have you tried this? Right click on the desktop, and choose "Arrange Icons by" then "Show Desktop Icons"
 
... then there are appls for controlling desktop icons to greater extent, like in the wincustomize package, where you can ditch what you want, create new a bit more complicated desktop themes etc.
 
mattmns said:
Have you tried this? Right click on the desktop, and choose "Arrange Icons by" then "Show Desktop Icons"
Doh! Thanks. (Wish I'd found that before deleting all my other icons...)
 

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