Ensure that Show desktop icons is checked. If not, select it. If your desktop shows icons, but the Recycle Bin is missing, verify that it's not disabled in your desktop settings. The Recycle Bin icon should be displayed on your desktop.

To use the Offline System Update, you'll need: Note The original Xbox One console may require an extra update, depending on which version of the operating system it is currently running. If you have an original Xbox One console, skip to the ”Original Xbox One console only” section below.

Essential icons that you can customize include: This PC: Provides access to the computer's drives and connected devices. Recycle Bin: Where deleted files are temporarily stored. Network: Allows you to view and connect to network resources. User's Files: A shortcut to your personal folders.

Follow these steps to automatically diagnose and repair problems with files and folders in Windows. These problems might include the inablility to delete files or folders from the Recycle Bin, or troubles with trying to copy, move, rename, or delete a file. Select the Download button on this page.

Learn how to use Windows File Recovery app to restore or recover lost files that have been deleted and are not in the recycle bin.

Learn how to configure File History and how to recover files and folders that have been deleted or accidentally changed.

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