remove Shortcut arrows in Windows 7 and Vista

bigbazza · Sep 1, 2010

I've been looking for a method to remove arrows from my Windows 7 shortcuts. Lots of links and tips, including Shareware programs, Registry hacks, etc.

The easiest fix I've come across, although it is aimed at Vista, works perfectly well in Windows 7 (32 bit) as well. IT MAY work, also, in XP, but I haven't tested that as I used a different method at the time.

Disable Shortcut Icon Arrow Overlay in Windows 7 or Vista
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/disable-shortcut-icon-arrow-overlay-in-windows-vista/
The shortcut icons in Windows Vista have Huge arrows on them. If you are worried about the look of your desktop, you may not want to see the ugly arrows.

Note: We’ve tested this and it works perfectly in Windows 7 32-bit as well, but does not work in 64-bit.. Here’s some before and after pictures so you’ll know what to expect:
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My note: It does work in W7 (32 bit), I've just done it. :-D
For 64-bit Windows, you can use Ultimate Windows Tweaker.
It apparently will work automatically in creating future Shortcuts, as well. :cool
Hope you like it.

Bazza

Caliban · Sep 2, 2010

I remember the old TweakUI and TweakXP powertoys included the shortcut arrow thing - this looks good for Vista/7...thx, Bazza...

bigbazza · Sep 2, 2010

Caliban, you're welcome.

Bazza

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remove Shortcut arrows in Windows 7 and Vista

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