How to Restore Recycle Bin in Windows XP Pro
Head to Start., This will load up the Registry Editor., Right click the 'NameSpace' key., Type {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} into the key field., Click the new key, and double click 'Default'.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Head to Start.
Select 'Run' from the All Programs option.
Then, type regedit into the text box provided., Navigate to the following directory:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace., Then hit 'New' and then 'Key'., This will create a new registry key., Then, type 'Recycle Bin' into the field.
You have successfully restored the Recycle Bin. -
Step 2: This will load up the Registry Editor.
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Step 3: Right click the 'NameSpace' key.
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Step 4: Type {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} into the key field.
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Step 5: Click the new key
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Step 6: and double click 'Default'.
Detailed Guide
Select 'Run' from the All Programs option.
Then, type regedit into the text box provided., Navigate to the following directory:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace., Then hit 'New' and then 'Key'., This will create a new registry key., Then, type 'Recycle Bin' into the field.
You have successfully restored the Recycle Bin.
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