What is the bin registry key?

The Bin Registry Key

The bin registry key is a key located within the Windows registry related to the Recycle Bin. Changes made to this key can affect how the Recycle Bin works. The Windows registry is a vast repository of information and settings covering just about every item on your computer. In this case, the bin registry key is located at this registry address:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}

Dangers of Editing the Bin Registry Key

While it is possible to troubleshoot Recycle Bin problems by editing the bin registry key, this job shouldn't be attempted by the average computer user. The Windows registry is extremely susceptible to mistakes, many of which can adversely affect your computer. Most changes take place immediately - including accidental entries. A simple mistake can cause more trouble than the initial problem, so extreme care is required.

In addition, registry editing is not intuitive. It's not like you're given a choice of options and helpful hints along the way. For example, Symantec gives specific bin registry editing instructions for users of its Norton Protected Recycle Bin to manually repair the bin registry key. One of the values in this example should read "ThreadingModel"="Apartment" - how would an average user know to enter this? And that's just one line of many for one specific product! Other programs may also have specific entries in this key, some legitimate, some not necessarily so. It's impossible for average computer users, and even above average ones, to know.

Solving Common Registry-related Errors

That you're asking what a bin registry key is leads to another question: Why do you need to know? Is your computer generating an error message pointing to problems with the bin registry key? If so, what is the specific error message? Are you noticing any other computer problems? Is your Recycle Bin functioning as it should?

If you suspect problems with the registry, consider investing in a registry cleaning product such as RegCure. Your computer may even have a registry cleaner pre-installed. For example, some VAIO computers come with Sony's VAIO care utility which has a registry cleaning function. These utilities provide you with a safe way to clean up registry errors and have an added benefit: improved computer performance.

Celeste Stewart | February 10th, 2010
Tags: Bin Register Key, Bin registry key, recycle bin file, registry key
Categories: Registry Cleaners

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