To fix this issue in Windows Vista, follow these steps:
1.Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2.Click Appearance and Personalization, click Personalization, and then click Change desktop icons.
3.Click to select the Recycle Bin check box, and then click OK.
Next steps
Check whether the problem is fixed. If the problem is fixed, you are finished with this article. If the problem is not fixed, you can try the procedure in the "Workaround" section.