Head to the desktop and refresh it (shortcut - F5 key) to check if the Recycle Bin icon has been deleted. If not, you will need to restart your PC to see the effects of deleting the registry key.

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If you want to remove Windows Spotlight ‘Learn about this picture’ desktop icon in Windows 11, then use the Registry Editor to hide it.