How to disable or bypass Recycle Bin in Windows 8 and 8.1 [Guide]

desktop_2BD70C0DThe recycle bin has existed as long as Windows has, which is a very long time. It’s a very good application and it exists for a very good reason: for you to restore accidentally deleted files. That being said, some people really dislike the Windows recycle bin. This how-to will show you how to easily disable the Windows 8.1 recycle bin.

BEFORE WE BEGIN

If you’ve changed your mind and want to re-enable the recycle-bin, go to the “How To Re-Enable The Windows 8/8.1.1 Recycle Bin” part of this guide.

BYPASSING THE RECYCLE BIN

  • Make your way to your Windows 8/8.1 desktop.
  • Find the recycle bin icon on your desktop and right click on it and click the properties option.
  • After clicking the properties option, a very small window will open called ‘Recycle Bin Properties’.
  • Inside the Recycle Bin Properties window, find the option called ‘Don’t move files to the Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted’ and click the radio button enabling it.
  • Once the option has been enabled, click the ‘Apply’ button and close the window.
  • Finished! You’ve successfully bypassed the Windows 8/8.1 Recycle Bin!

DISABLING THE RECYCLE BIN ICON ON YOUR DESKTOP

  • Navigate to your Windows 8/8.1 desktop and right click on it with your mouse.
  • In the menu that pops up on your desktop, find the option called ‘personalize’.
  • Take a look at the personalize window that has just popped up. On the left-hand side of that window look for the option called ‘Change desktop icons’ and click on it.
  • Once you’ve clicked on the ‘Change desktop icons’ option, you’ll see a box pop up showing several Windows icons that you can choose to disable.
  • Uncheck the box next to the recycle bin icon to disable it from showing up on your desktop.
  • That’s it! The recycle-bin icon has been disabled on your Windows 8.1 desktop!

REVERT FROM BYPASSING THE RECYCLE BIN

  • Make your way to your Windows 8/8.1 desktop.
  • Find the recycle bin icon on your desktop and right click on it and click the properties option.
  • After clicking the properties option, a very small window will open called ‘Recycle Bin Properties’.
  • Inside the Recycle Bin Properties window, find the option called ‘Custom size’ and click the radio button enabling it.
  • Once the option has been enabled, click the ‘Apply’ button and close the window.
  • Finished! You’ve successfully bypassed the Windows 8.1 Recycle Bin!

RE-ENABLE THE RECYCLE BIN ICON ON YOUR DESKTOP

  • Navigate to your Windows 8/8.1 desktop and right click on it with your mouse.
  • In the menu that pops up on your desktop, find the option called ‘personalize’.
  • Take a look at the personalize window that has just popped up. On the left-hand side of that window look for the option called ‘Change desktop icons’ and click on it.
  • Once you’ve clicked on the ‘Change desktop icons’ option, you’ll see a box pop up showing several Windows icons that you can choose to disable.
  • Check the box next to the recycle bin icon to enable it on your desktop.That’s it! The recycle-bin icon has been re-enabled on your Windows 8.1 desktop!

CONCLUSION

Though disabling the recycle bin is desired by some, we can’t recommend it for everyone as it serves a very important purpose in Windows. Still, disabling the recycle bin can be very attractive to power users that don’t want or need what the recycle bin brings to the table.

[via maketecheasier]

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