How to Hide The Recycle Bin on Windows xp (works)

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1 - On Start Menu, choose "Run" and type Regedit.

2 - a) If you are using the XP style start menu:
Search for:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel\

b) If you are working with the classic menu:
Search for:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\ClassicStartMenu\

3 - Inside, right click and create a new DWORD-Value with the name "{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}".

4 - Right click on the new value, choose 'Modify' and change the Value to "1".
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Or use Tweak UI (no registry hacks.)
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
I was going to say the same as Meowy.  Tweak UI works great.
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
I'm appalled that you want to hide your recycling bin, recycling is very important in the fight against global warming.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yea. Tweak UI.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
right click desktop
arrange icons by
uncheck show desktop icons
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
good mini tutorial
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Or you can just use duct tape over the recycle bin.   
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I use white-out
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Use Litestep....

 

Litestep is the answer to every problem....

 

OK, I'll go quietly......

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
  @Jafo Long live LiteStep!
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Why would I wanna hide my recycle bin anyway?


Does the recycle bin bother ya that much?


Desktop customization (and this site) is all about making the experience fit the individual better. Some people like an empty desktop. To each their own, right?
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
To each their own, right?


right!