How to Restore the Recycle Bin Icon on Windows XP
- 1). Click "Start."
- 2). Click "Settings."
- 3). Click "Control Panel."
- 4). Open "Display."
- 5). Click "Change Desktop Icons." Check the box next to the icon for "Recycle Bin" and then click "OK" at the bottom of the window to restore the Recycle Bin icon to your Windows XP desktop.