However, Windows offers a variety of methods to remove the Recycle Bin icon from the desktop, including some that work on all Windows versions, like Windows XP and 7.

Both states of Recycle Bin have a different set of icons. In this post, we will show you the steps you can take to change the Recycle Bin icon in Windows 11 or Windows 10.

I used the magic select tool in Windows 11 Paint 3D since I still had the app loaded on my laptop, but since Paint 3D is being discontinued, you might want to use a free alternative app like GIMP ...

The missing Recycle Bin issue has often troubled users of Windows 11/10. At times, you may find it missing from your desktop and wonder where the Recycle Bin icon has gone and how to get it back.