Another "probably been there for ages" Windows setting: get rid of the recycle bin from your desktop.

OriginalGriff

Make it all clean and clear again ... the way it should be! 1) Right click on the desktop. 2) Select "Personalize" from the pop up menu. 3) On the left of the screen, select "Themes". 4) Under "Related Settings" select "Desktop icon settings". 5) Uncheck "Recycle Bin" and click OK. Presto! No more icons on your desktop! Ahhhh ... (You can still open it by searching for "recycle" when you do need it.) Why under "Themes"? Explains why I never saw it before ...

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Lost User

Yes, it's been there since Windows 95. I use it on all new Windows installations. Themes? I guess to save it as an option when saving theme packages as to not interfere with background images. I know back during the Vista years, moving wallpaper was a big thing.

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PIEBALDconsult

Disabling and hiding that (and all other desktop icons) is one of the first things I always do with a fresh install.