GPO tool

Group Policy made searchable

A free ADMX browser or comparison tool for IT administrators. Search policies, find registry keys, and see exactly what each setting writes to the Windows Registry. Or compare two GPO backups to see exactly what has changed between them.

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Remove Recycle Bin icon from desktop

Removes most occurrences of the Recycle Bin icon.

This setting removes the Recycle Bin icon from the desktop, from File Explorer, from programs that use the File Explorer windows, and from the standard Open dialog box.

This setting does not prevent the user from using other methods to gain access to the contents of the Recycle Bin folder.

Note: To make changes to this setting effective, you must log off and then log back on.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductDesktop
CategoryDesktop
Applies toUser Configuration
Supported onWindows XP
Registry Key[HKCU]SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesNonEnum
Value Name{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
TypeREG_DWORD