Windows XP TIP - Rename the Recycle Bin

Try to rename the recycle bin in windows. You cant!

But wait, a simple registry tweak, and your all set to rename it to what ever you want!

Watch the tutorial which takes you through the steps.

Notes from video:
- Navigate in the registry to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/CLSID/ folder.
- Look for the folder within the brackets that is called {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} then expand it.
- Double-click Shellfolder.
- Change the binary value data from default 40 01 00 20 to 70 01 00 20

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Written by PCWizKid on June 9th, 2008 with no comments.
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