How to Hide the Recycle Bin in Windows 11, 10, 8, & 7

By Timothy Tibbetts

on 11/26/2022

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Hiding the Recycle Bin is possible on Windows 11, 10, and 7. It can be especially useful to avoid someone accidentally emptying the Recycle Bin.

Each operating system is slightly different but similar.

Regardless of your operating system, right-click on your Desktop and click Personalize or Personalization.

Follow the directions below for your operating system:

How to Hide the Recycle Bin in Windows 11

Click on Themes on the right.

Click on Desktop Icon Settings.

A new window will pop up.

Uncheck Recycle Bin.

Click on OK.

How to Hide the Recycle Bin in Windows 10

Click on Themes on the left.

Click on Desktop Icon Settings under Related Settings on the right.

Uncheck Recycle Bin.

Click on OK.

How to Hide the Recycle Bin in Windows 8 or 7

Click on Desktop Icon Settings on the left.

Uncheck Recycle Bin.

Click on OK.

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