Josh,
Try this fix:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts/recycbin-2.reg
If not, open Registry Editor and navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\ClassicStartMenu
and
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel
Set {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}to 0
Troubleshooting Recycle Bin:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rb
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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
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I accidentally deleted my recycle bin from my desktop. I
have tried everything including installing the registry
file to add it through folder options, however when i add
it, nothing is there.
I have windows Xp Home