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?

I think refreshing the desktop will help out.

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 blog: Recycle Bin - Fix For Custom Icons Not Refreshing - Windows 7 Help blog @Brink could tell you if this is still current for Windows 10 also.

They're not refreshing. Here is a tutorial at Seven blog: Recycle Bin - Fix For Custom Icons Not Refreshing - Windows 7 Help blog @Brink could tell you if this is still current for Windows 10 also.

Hello @Cliff S,

Yep, it'll still work in Windows 10.

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 RegEditnow, for when I change themes(different theme/different bin)
For the OP:

Your custom icon will have a different folder though.

To save the keys position:

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!

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.

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 Favoritesas you indicated & Favorite name: DefaultIconwas listed under Add to Favorites. Is this correct as DefaultIconis listed for empty &(Default)as well?

I selected Full, then Favoritesas you indicated & Favorite name: DefaultIconwas listed under Add to Favorites. Is this correct as DefaultIconis listed for empty &(Default)as well?

It just brings you to the key, from there you have the sub-keys.
RegEdit closed up


After clicking DefaultIcon favorite


From there you can change the sub-keys(the actual settings)

It just brings you to the key, from there you have the sub-keys.
RegEdit closed up


After clicking DefaultIcon favorite


From there you can change the sub-keys(the actual settings)

I understand now. Thanks!