SOLVED Windows Desktop Icons arrow.

[Rab89]

I have tried for a long time to remove small arrows at bottom of Windows Desk top icons, more of a distraction than anything else. Have tried a Registry entry without any success, there is a software named Winaero Tweeker that does the job very well, but software can be unstable at times. Anyone have a solution to this.

 

[Bighorn]

The basic issue is those arrows signify the icon is a shortcut associated with the actual program run file, usually an .exe Executable file shown in the folder for the program. Will also be seen on the desktop and in other folders if desired. A Search on the Internet should find programs and/or procedures for removing the arrow but the downside is the actual file can be inadvertently deleted making the associated program unusable.

 

[Rab89]

Certainly a Registry entry has no affect in changing or removing the arrow.

 

[Wolfie]

Hi Rab,

use the following with caution!.

How to Remove the Shortcut Arrow for Windows 10 Icons

Here's how to remove the shortcut arrow from your Windows 10 application icons to make your desktop look its best.

www.techjunkie.com

Personally I would leave it alone as it isn't that important to me!.

 

[Rab89]

Hi Wolfie,
Thinking about it you are absolutely right and will do just that. Thanks again for you response.
Anyone thinking of trying the Registry, save you time, I have tried it several times and each attempt produced nil success. My advice is listen to what Wolfie has written.

 

[Stuart Tunstall]

I use this to remove mine, had it a few years now and seems OK, very easy to do as well..

Download Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4 for Windows 10

Download latest version of Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4.8 (TweakUI) for Windows 10. It has been judged as the best free tweaking software to tweak & customize Windows.

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