[tip] Remove Shortcut Arrow

[inStereo]

+ Download The File.

+ Open the ZIP file (step 1), and extract the Blank.ico file, and either the 32-bit or 64-bit Remove_Shortcut_Arrow.reg file for your Windows 7 version to the desktop.

NOTE: To see if your Windows 7 is a 32-bit or 64-bit version, open the Start Menu and right click on Computer and click on Properties. Under System Type, you will see what version of Windows 7 you have.

+ Right click on the Blank.ico file and click on Properties.

+ Under the General tab, click on the Unblock button if there.

NOTE: If the Unblock button is not there, then the file is already unblocked. Continue on to step D below.

+ Copy and Paste the Blank.ico into the C:\Windows folder, then click on Continue, and Yes (if prompted by UAC) to approve the copy.

+ Right click on the Remove_Shortcut_Arrow.reg file and click on Merge, then click on Yes, Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

+ Log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply.

+You can now delete the downloaded files on your desktop if you like.

Remove_Restore_Shortcut_Arrow.zip

[Grunt]

Does anyone have an ICO with a small arrow to use an a shortcut overlay?

I like to know its still a shortcut but not take up 1/4 of the icon itself.

[cropcircles]

I used the Vista Shortcut Overlay Manager from Frameworkx.com and it worked for me on 7. Thanks for your file.

[kronckew]

I used the Vista Shortcut Overlay Manager from Frameworkx.com and it worked for me on 7. Thanks for your file.

fxvisor from frameworkx works fine in win7 rtm

the middle option for the small blue arrows on a transparent ground is fine for me. (see attached)

fxvisor can still be found on some software download sites. google on 'fxvisor download'

Edited August 13, 2009 by kronckew

[LightIdea]

Or you could just remove the "IsShortcut" REG_SZ from HKCR\lnkfile.

[MagicAndre1981]

@EchoNoise

DON'T DO THIS!

You'll break Game Explorer and other parts which are based on shortcuts.

[LightIdea]

really? Game Explorer and everything else works fine for me.

[Colin-uk Veteran]

pinning to the start menu and task bar doesnt work properly if you remove the IsShortcut string.

i just replaced the icon with a blank icon.

[LightIdea]

@Colin-uk: You are correct, lol. But since I don't use either of those it doesn't bother me, but thats good to know :)

[Linkin Park]

fxvisor from frameworkx works fine in win7 rtm

Ditto

[MagicAndre1981]

It is obvious that it works. it updates the registry to use a blank Icon.

[ajua]

This registry tweak will use Windows own "blank" icon. There is no need to use another icon for it.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Icons]
"29"=hex(2):25,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,72,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,\
  25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,73,00,68,\
  00,65,00,6c,00,6c,00,33,00,32,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,2c,00,35,00,30,00,\
  00,00