Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work

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  1. Posts : 398
    Windows 11 Pro 64-bit, Version 22H2 (OS Build 22622.290)
       #1

    Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work


    I liked the recycle bin icons used in Windows 8 better than Windows 10, so I changed them successfully to the Win 8 version. But, the new icons do not change to reflect full / empty even though both have been changed. The standard Win 10 recycle bin icons do work okay when I returned to defaults.

    Any ideas why the new ones don't change as they should?
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    Windows 10 Home x64
       #2

    I think refreshing the desktop will help out.
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  3. Posts : 27,162
    Win11 Pro, Win10 Pro N, Win10 Home, Windows 8.1 Pro, Ubuntu
       #3

    GARoss said:
    I liked the recycle bin icons used in Windows 8 better than Windows 10, so I changed them successfully to the Win 8 version. But, the new icons do not change to reflect full / empty even though both have been changed. The standard Win 10 recycle bin icons do work okay when I returned to defaults.

    Any ideas why the new ones don't change as they should?
    They're not refreshing. Here is a tutorial at Seven Forums: Recycle Bin - Fix For Custom Icons Not Refreshing - Windows 7 Help Forums @Brink could tell you if this is still current for Windows 10 also.
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Cliff S said:
    They're not refreshing. Here is a tutorial at Seven Forums: Recycle Bin - Fix For Custom Icons Not Refreshing - Windows 7 Help Forums @Brink could tell you if this is still current for Windows 10 also.
    Hello @Cliff S,

    Yep, it'll still work in Windows 10. :)
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  5. Posts : 27,162
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    Brink said:
    Hello @Cliff S,

    Yep, it'll still work in Windows 10. :)
    I just tested it Shawn as you posted, it sure does, and for the recycle bin on the taskbar toolbar it works too:)
    I have the reg key favorited in RegEdit now, for when I change themes(different theme/different bin)
    For the OP:
    Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work-image-001.png
    Your custom icon will have a different folder though.

    To save the keys position:
    Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work-screenshot-32-.png
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  6. Posts : 398
    Windows 11 Pro 64-bit, Version 22H2 (OS Build 22622.290)
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Windows 10 Administrators & Pro Users are the best! Where else could a hapless Windows user like me get immediate help that is right on the money!

    As my .ico file was located in my Pictures folder I just needed to add a ,0 to each of the three lines, then did a Desktop refresh & done!

    Thank you all very much!
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  7. Posts : 27,162
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       #7

    GARoss said:
    Windows 10 Administrators & Pro Users are the best! Where else could a hapless Windows user like me get immediate help that is right on the money!

    As my .ico file was located in my Pictures folder I just needed to add a ,0 to each of the three lines, then did a Desktop refresh & done!

    Thank you all very much!
    Remember favorite the key for when you change icons again. This is also useful for other keys you might change off & on.
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  8. Posts : 398
    Windows 11 Pro 64-bit, Version 22H2 (OS Build 22622.290)
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Cliff S said:
    Remember favorite the key for when you change icons again. This is also useful for other keys you might change off & on.
    I selected Full, then Favorites as you indicated & Favorite name: DefaultIcon was listed under Add to Favorites. Is this correct as DefaultIcon is listed for empty & (Default) as well?
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  9. Posts : 27,162
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    GARoss said:
    I selected Full, then Favorites as you indicated & Favorite name: DefaultIcon was listed under Add to Favorites. Is this correct as DefaultIcon is listed for empty & (Default) as well?
    It just brings you to the key, from there you have the sub-keys.
    RegEdit closed up
    Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work-image-001.png

    After clicking DefaultIcon favorite
    Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work-screenshot-33-.png

    From there you can change the sub-keys(the actual settings)
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  10. Posts : 398
    Windows 11 Pro 64-bit, Version 22H2 (OS Build 22622.290)
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Cliff S said:
    It just brings you to the key, from there you have the sub-keys.
    RegEdit closed up
    Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work-image-001.png

    After clicking DefaultIcon favorite
    Changed recycle bin icons but empty / full doesn't work-screenshot-33-.png

    From there you can change the sub-keys(the actual settings)
    I understand now. Thanks!
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