If there are no icons on your desktop, right-click (or press and hold) it and choose View. If the box next to Show desktop icons is not checked, click it to prevent it. If that doesn't work, try these: Step 1. Click Start and then Settings. Step 2. Pick Personalization and then Themes. Step 3. Here is how the Desktop icons are set up. Ensure the box next to Recycle Bin is checked, and then click OK. You should be able to see the icon on your desktop.