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How to rename the Recycle Bin in Windows?

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Recycle Bin – I’ve always thought I can give a better name to it.

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And if you’ve wanted to do the same, why not you go ahead and rename it?

  • Go to Start >> Run
  • Type regedit.exe and hit enter to open the Registry Editor
  • Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindows
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  • You’ll find probably something like this: @C:WINDOWSsystem32SHELL32.dll,-8964

Change it’s value to what you want the Recycle Bin’s name to be.

Disclaimer: Modifying the Registry may harm your system. Make sure you have a backup. Do it at your own risk.

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May 30th, 2007 at 6:08 am

  • SlickMeister

    Haha, thats quite nifty little hack. I guess it can be used to create some funny names for your can of crap.

  • http://www.shankarganesh.com/ Shankar Ganesh

    “Can of Crap”, that’s a good name SlickMeister :D

  • http://www.manast.com Manas

    Nice tip !

    May be now, I will rename Recycle Bin to Useless Box.. :P

  • http://www.shankarganesh.com/ Shankar Ganesh

    I’m glad you liked it, Manas.

  • http://techie-buzz.com Techie Buzz

    Nice to know, could think of lots of funny names to give it lol

  • http://www.nirmaltv.com Nirmal

    I used to rename it using the XP Tweaks software, that was pretty cool software.

  • http://www.shankarganesh.com/ Shankar Ganesh

    Techie Buzz: Yep!
    Nirmal: Thanks for the info.

  • http://henrythegamer.blogspot.com Henry

    cool.My brother told how to rename the start button.Inform about that later