I go step by step to show how I remove an app from my PC using Windows 11. This works almost the same on older versions of Windows too. I start by opening the Windows menu, going into Settings, and ...

Here, head to Apps > Apps & features. Look for the app you want to uninstall. On Windows 11, you’ll need to hit More, but from here, on both platforms, click Uninstall.

Step 4: In the Desktop icon settings window that opens up, you'll want to uncheck the options for Recycle Bin and then click Apply. This will remove the Recycle Bin icon from your desktop.