Restore missing icons to the desktop

Certain icons (the Recycle Bin or Computer, for example) are always expected to be on the Windows desktop. However, since it is possible to remove these oft used shortcuts, it is important that you know how to restore them.

1. Right-click on an empty space of the desktop then select Personalize.
2. From the left-side menu, select Change desktop icons. The Desktop Icon Settings window will display.
3. Choose the icons you wish to display on the desktop then click OK.

You may notice that after restoring the Recycle Bin, that it no longer changes from the full icon to the empty when it's content are emptied. There is an easy fix for this as well.