Windows 10: How do I remove the arrow symbol from shortcut's icons?

Discus and support How do I remove the arrow symbol from shortcut's icons? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I want to remove the little arrow symbol from the shortcuts from my desktop. It is possible? This is just for personalize my computer, not a big deal... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Clara Orlandi, Nov 30, 2024.

  1. CLARA ORLANDI
    Clara Orlandi Win User

    How do I remove the arrow symbol from shortcut's icons?


    I want to remove the little arrow symbol from the shortcuts from my desktop. It is possible? This is just for personalize my computer, not a big deal lol. Please, help

    :)
     
    Clara Orlandi, Nov 30, 2024
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  2. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    Desktop Arrow Symbols

    The arrow symbol in your screen capture is the standard arrow for a shortcut, it does not mean compression !!

    For a step by step registry hack to remove these standard shortcut arrows -
    Click HERE
     
    DaveM121, Nov 30, 2024
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  3. BRINK
    Brink Win User
    Brink, Nov 30, 2024
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  4. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User

    How do I remove the arrow symbol from shortcut's icons?

    Remove shortcut arrow icons (corrupts to black square)

    Each Winaero tweak is supported by a link to how it works. So, FWIW here it is for you: I don't expect it will be any different as you suggest.

    Remove shortcut arrow overlay in Windows 10


    How do I remove the arrow symbol from shortcut's icons? 291388d1596711315t-remove-infernal-shortcut-arrow-icons-corrupts-black-square-1.png


    Do you see the same if you create a new user for test purposes, log in as that user and then try?
     
    dalchina, Nov 30, 2024
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