Recycle Bin may disappear or show empty $RECYCLE.BIN folder. Storage Sense or viruses can cause automatic file deletion. Recycle Bin icon may disappear from desktop
Windows desktop shortcut for Recycle Bin can be hidden. Steps vary by Windows version: 11, 10/8, 7 through Personalization settings. Hidden Recycle Bin remains functional even without desktop shortcut
External hard disk contains $RECYCLE.BIN folder with files that need deletion. Windows recycle bin appears empty despite showing 0 bytes of data. Folder cannot be seen in Windows Explorer despite showing hidden files
Windows Recycle Bin is located in upper-left corner of Desktop by default. Can be accessed via File Explorer by typing "recycle bin" in address bar. Alternative methods include Run command and PowerShell. Desktop icon can be added through Settings > Personalization
Windows 11 desktop includes default Recycle Bin icon. Desktop icons provide quick access to apps, files, and settings. Recycle Bin stores temporary deleted items like documents and photos
Error occurs when attempting to delete files due to permission issues. Can appear during Windows updates due to incomplete installation. May result from malware or incorrect Windows installation