This problem happens because of a bug in the Windows Vista. Most of the users experienced this problem after setting their custom icons for the Recycle bin. This can also happen in case you accidentally deleted the Recycle Bin icon (either empty icon or full icon) and restored it. This problem can also be caused by using the Reset to Default button located in the Desktop Icon Settings window.
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Method 1: Edit Desktop Icon Key in Registry Editor
This method is for people who started experiencing this problem after using their custom icons as the Recycle Bin icons. If you are one of those people then you have to make some changes in the registry keys. Follow the steps given below
That’s it. Your custom icons should work fine now. Note: If you change the recycle bin icons (again) then you will have to perform these steps again (change the value of the registry key to point to the address of the new icons).
Method 2: Set Recycle Bin Icons Again
This isn’t the ultimate solution but it has worked for the majority of users. Apparently, setting the Recycle Bin icons in reverse order (empty icon for full recycle bin and vice versa) and then changing the icons back to their normal order fixes the issue. So, follow the steps given below to apply this solution
Now check if the problem is solved or not.
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