Shortcut Icons

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Just out of curiosity, why do those little arrows bug people? What's wrong
with being able to see the difference between the actual icon for an item
and shortcuts to it? I just don't get it, but I'm curious.
 
Anyone know of a way to get rid of those little arrows on the shorcut icons
withour installing a third party utility (I miss TweakUI). I know there
must be a registry tweak somewhere...

TIA

-Greg
 
I am anal retentive and the little arrows but me. I already know the
difference and I don't need the little arrows to tell me. Just looks
neater...I know...I need to get a hobby!

-Greg
 
I saw this method in a post last week sometime and the feedback was it
worked for the person. I haven't personally tried it. Save your registry
before attempting any changes.

Copy the lines between the ****** into a Notepad file and save it as a .reg
file then merge it into the Registry by double clicking and accepting it.

*************************************
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer]
"link"=hex:00,00,00,00
*************************************

Good luck,
Keith
 
Thanks for the replies but that key does not exsist Malke...
I'll do the third party thing...I am afraid of playing with the registry
Thanks again gentleman

 
This Registry entry removes the word "Shortcut" not the arrow. Sorry for any
confusion.

Keith

Keith said:
I saw this method in a post last week sometime and the feedback was it
worked for the person. I haven't personally tried it. Save your registry
before attempting any changes.

Copy the lines between the ****** into a Notepad file and save it as a
.reg file then merge it into the Registry by double clicking and accepting
it.

*************************************
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer]
"link"=hex:00,00,00,00
*************************************

Good luck,
Keith

Greg said:
Anyone know of a way to get rid of those little arrows on the shorcut
icons withour installing a third party utility (I miss TweakUI). I know
there must be a registry tweak somewhere...

TIA

-Greg
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Here's a link to a web page that will help:
http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=499870
look for:
Remove the arrow (Shortcut Overlay) without side effects (32 & 64-bit)
about 1/4 down on the page.
Bob

Keith said:
This Registry entry removes the word "Shortcut" not the arrow. Sorry for
any confusion.

Keith

Keith said:
I saw this method in a post last week sometime and the feedback was it
worked for the person. I haven't personally tried it. Save your registry
before attempting any changes.

Copy the lines between the ****** into a Notepad file and save it as a
.reg file then merge it into the Registry by double clicking and
accepting it.

*************************************
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer]
"link"=hex:00,00,00,00
*************************************

Good luck,
Keith

Greg said:
Anyone know of a way to get rid of those little arrows on the shorcut
icons withour installing a third party utility (I miss TweakUI). I know
there must be a registry tweak somewhere...

TIA

-Greg
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Click to expand...
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Hi Greg,

That key has to be created if it does not exist by default. I have (re)written that article for Windows Vista. See:

How to remove or modify the Shortcut overlay in Windows Vista:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/153/1/

Has a .REG file also, and also the lightarrow icon file extracted from TweakUI XP PowerToy.

--
Regards,

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


Thanks for the replies but that key does not exsist Malke...
I'll do the third party thing...I am afraid of playing with the registry
Thanks again gentleman

 
Ramesh,
Just a quick comment if I may,
I must say,
you have EXCELLENT grasp of the registry.
Especially like the regedit for the temp files and cleanmgr.exe

Jeff :-)

Hi Greg,

That key has to be created if it does not exist by default. I have
(re)written that article for Windows Vista. See:

How to remove or modify the Shortcut overlay in Windows Vista:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/153/1/

Has a .REG file also, and also the lightarrow icon file extracted from
TweakUI XP PowerToy.

--
Regards,

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


Thanks for the replies but that key does not exsist Malke...
I'll do the third party thing...I am afraid of playing with the registry
Thanks again gentleman

 
Thanks you so much for the applause, Jeff :-)

--
Regards,

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


Ramesh,
Just a quick comment if I may,
I must say,
you have EXCELLENT grasp of the registry.
Especially like the regedit for the temp files and cleanmgr.exe

Jeff :-)

Hi Greg,

That key has to be created if it does not exist by default. I have
(re)written that article for Windows Vista. See:

How to remove or modify the Shortcut overlay in Windows Vista:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/153/1/

Has a .REG file also, and also the lightarrow icon file extracted from
TweakUI XP PowerToy.
 
Guy, you have put together a very helpful site.
I absolutely love your "Key Learning Points"
you include after each tip or tweak. Brilliant!
Your steps and explanations are easily understood.

Looks to be another good place to direct users who
may need tips or help.

Thank you.

Take care,

Michael
 
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