1. Log into your windows 8 or 8.1 computer.

2. Go to your desktop.

3. Right click anywhere on the desktop that is blank and select personalize.

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4. On the panel on the left hand side of the window click on change desktop icons.

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5. Check recycling bin and click on apply.

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6. Click ok and the recycling bin will now appear on your desktop.

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