Restoring Recycle Bin icon to the desktop of EXFO platforms


Applies to

FTB-1V2, FTB-1V2 PRO, FTB-2, FTB-2 PRO, FTB-4, MAX-800 series, LTB-1, LTB-2, LTB-8, LTB-12

Introduction

With the factory default settings for many platforms, the Recycle Bin icon is not available on the desktop. The procedures below show how to restore the Recycle Bin to your desktop. The procedures cover Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

Procedure to follow

Restore Recycle Bin - WINDOWS 10

1. From the “Start” menu go to “Go to "Settings/Personalization/Themes”.

2. Click “Desktop icon settings”.

3. Select a “Recycle Bin” icon, hit “Restore Default” then “Apply”

 

Restore Recycle Bin - WINDOWS 8.1

1. From the “Start” window search for “Recycle bin”.

2. Click on “Show or hide common icons on the desktop”

3. Select a “Recycle Bin” icon, hit “Restore Default” then “Apply”

 

Restore Recycle Bin - WINDOWS 8

1. Open “File Explorer

2. In the “Address” field enter “Recycle Bin”

3. Right click the files or folders retrieved then hit “Restore”