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How to Add a Recycle Bin to the Taskbar

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Adding a Recycle Bin to the taskbar can be useful as it provides easy access to deleted files without having to navigate through various folders. Here are the steps to add a Recycle Bin to the taskbar:

1. Right-click on an empty space on your desktop and select "Personalize."

2. Click on "Themes" from the left-hand menu, and then click on "Desktop icon settings" on the right-hand side.

3. In the "Desktop Icon Settings" window, check the box next to "Recycle Bin" and click "Apply" and then "OK."

4. Right-click on the taskbar and select "Toolbars," and then click "New toolbar."

5. In the "New Toolbar - Choose a folder" window, navigate to "C:\Windows" (or whichever drive you have Windows installed on), and then click on "Recycle Bin" to select it. Click "Select Folder" to add it to the taskbar.

6. You should now see a Recycle Bin icon on your taskbar. Click on it to access your deleted files.

That's it! You have successfully added a Recycle Bin to your taskbar for easy access to your deleted files.