In Windows, the Trash Bin is called the Recycle Bin and it is usually on the desktop, often in the top-left corner. If you do not see it, right- click the desktop, choose View , and make sure Show desktop icons is turned on.

Bring it back

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Go to Personalization > Themes.
  3. Open Desktop icon settings.
  4. Check Recycle Bin and click OK.

Open it another way

You can also press Windows + R , type shell:RecycleBinFolder, and press Enter to open it directly. In File Explorer, you can also search for Recycle Bin and open it from there.

Quick note

If you are using a tablet-style mode or desktop icons are hidden, the icon may not appear even though the Recycle Bin still exists.

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