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Before I changed to Vista I used the Powertoys to delete the arrow on the
Icons that were on the Desktop. How do I make them go away in Vista.

Thanks to all
Dave
 
Thank you, those shortcut arrows have been driving me batty.

-C.Skaggs

Hi Dave,

See:

Frameworkx, Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover (FxVisor 1.3):
http://www.frameworkx.com/frameworkx/contentblogdetail.aspx?blog=56&id=636

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Before I changed to Vista I used the Powertoys to delete the arrow on the
Icons that were on the Desktop. How do I make them go away in Vista.

Thanks to all
Dave
 
be aware that using registry or tools to remove icon arrows has been known to cause other problems.

(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com

Before I changed to Vista I used the Powertoys to delete the arrow on the
Icons that were on the Desktop. How do I make them go away in Vista.

Thanks to all
Dave
 
be aware that using registry or tools to remove icon arrows has been known to cause other problems.

(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com
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LOL like anybody would notice 8-)

Jonah
 
Only if it's done the wrong way.

Deleting the 'IsShortcut' registry entry is wrong.

Replacing the arrow overlay with a transparent icon is right.


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Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

be aware that using registry or tools to remove icon arrows has been known
to cause other problems.

(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com
Before I changed to Vista I used the Powertoys to delete the arrow on the
Icons that were on the Desktop. How do I make them go away in Vista.

Thanks to all
Dave
 
Only if it's done the wrong way.

Deleting the 'IsShortcut' registry entry is wrong.

Replacing the arrow overlay with a transparent icon is right.
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Is there one? Or a way to make that Shortcut arroe smaller? I am
running my resolution at 1600x1200. Icons are ok it is just that
shortcut arrow.

Bill
 
Try this program, Bill.

Frameworkx, Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover (FxVisor 1.3):
http://www.frameworkx.com/frameworkx/contentblogdetail.aspx?blog=56&id=636

It provides a "Light Arrow" option also:
http://www.frameworkx.com/PortalManager/Image/Library/upload/knowledge/FxVisor 1.3 New.JPG

Or use lightarrow.ico available here:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/153/1/


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Only if it's done the wrong way.

Deleting the 'IsShortcut' registry entry is wrong.

Replacing the arrow overlay with a transparent icon is right.
Click to expand...

Is there one? Or a way to make that Shortcut arroe smaller? I am
running my resolution at 1600x1200. Icons are ok it is just that
shortcut arrow.

Bill
 
Try this program, Bill.

Frameworkx, Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover (FxVisor 1.3):
http://www.frameworkx.com/frameworkx/contentblogdetail.aspx?blog=56&id=636

It provides a "Light Arrow" option also:
http://www.frameworkx.com/PortalManager/Image/Library/upload/knowledge/FxVisor 1.3 New.JPG

Or use lightarrow.ico available here:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/153/1/
Click to expand...

Thank you very much. I downloaded and installed FxVisor.

I tried before to remove the shortcut arrow but after I did that
whenever I tried to run a game from within Games Explorer. They would
not load. With FxVisor I got rid of the arrow and still can launch
games within Games Explorer.

Thanks again.

Bill
 
You're welcome Bill.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Try this program, Bill.

Frameworkx, Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover (FxVisor 1.3):
http://www.frameworkx.com/frameworkx/contentblogdetail.aspx?blog=56&id=636

It provides a "Light Arrow" option also:
http://www.frameworkx.com/PortalManager/Image/Library/upload/knowledge/FxVisor 1.3 New.JPG

Or use lightarrow.ico available here:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/153/1/
Click to expand...

Thank you very much. I downloaded and installed FxVisor.

I tried before to remove the shortcut arrow but after I did that
whenever I tried to run a game from within Games Explorer. They would
not load. With FxVisor I got rid of the arrow and still can launch
games within Games Explorer.

Thanks again.

Bill
 
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