You might see if the Reg-entry has been changed or edit the reg-entry. To enable/disable the Recycle Bin [Start] [Run] [Regedit] Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\BitBucket Doubleclick on NukeOnDelete Setting for Value Data: [0 = Use Recycle Bin / 1 = Permanently Delete] Reboot cristy <poppy0206@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: help? I seem to have misplaced my recycle bin..I must have thrown the can out with the trash! Perhaps it is hidden? I have windows xp home, I dont see an icon on desktop or anything any one can tell me how to find it? thanks, Christine -- To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ Don't assist the spammers! Please delete my name and e-dress before forwarding this e-mail to anyone. Thank you I appreciate your compliance --------------------------------- Yahoo! Photos ? Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover Photo Books. You design it and we?ll bind it! -- <Please delete this line and everything below.> To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/