When the trash can is disappeared or maybe you've hidden it intentionally, follow these steps to restore recycle bin icon in Windows 10.

Recently, I've written a quick guide how you can remove or hide trash can on the desktop in Windows 10. Hiding the trash can icon is pretty helpful when you want to keep your desktop minimal, clean, and distraction-free.

If you can continue to access hidden recycle bin in various methods, there might be times when you have to restore recycle bin icon on Windows 10. It is not hard, however, it may be confusing if you have never tried it. This is especially true if you forgot the procedure.

So, without further ado, allow me to show you how you can unhide recycle bin icon in Windows 10 in easy steps.

Steps to revive Trash can Icon

To restore the icon, all you have to do is pick a checkbox and you're simply all set. It is simply you need to know how to locate the choice to do so. Follow the steps and you will be good.

1. First, open the PC Settings app by looking it up in the start menu or by hitting the "All Settings" button within the Notification center. Alternatively, you may also press the Win + I keyboard shortcut.

2. In the Settings app, go to "Personalize" page. This is where you will find various options to customize various things fitted 10 system.

3. Within the Personalize page, go to the "Themes" tab appearing around the left panel. On the right-panel, click on the "Desktop icon settings" link.

4. The above action will open the icon settings window. Here, select the "Recycle Bin" checkbox and then click the "Apply" and "Ok" buttons in order to save changes.

That's all. The changes are instantaneous. You need to begin to see the trash can icon around the desktop. Generally, it will likely be placed towards the leftmost side of the screen.

That's all. It is that easy to unhide trash can icon in Windows 10.