Windows 10: Need help with changing my registry to not show shortcut arrows

Discus and support Need help with changing my registry to not show shortcut arrows in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I've found [this](https://www.windowscentral.com/how-get-rid-shortcut-arrows-windows-10) article for removing shortcut arrows from icons. I only have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/kavog, Apr 16, 2020.

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    /u/kavog Win User

    Need help with changing my registry to not show shortcut arrows

    /u/kavog, Apr 16, 2020
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  2. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    Hiding Shortcut Arrow


    It's never a bother. Need help with changing my registry to not show shortcut arrows :)

    The tutorial below can show you how to unblock it if needed.

    Unblock File in Windows 10

    You would then just copy/move the transparent.ico file into your "C:\Windows\System32" folder, and click on Continue to approve.

    You would specify the C:\Windows\System32\transparent.ico path in Registry Editor at step 6 in OPTION TWO below.

    Shortcut Arrow Icon - Change, Remove, or Restore in Windows 10
     
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    tigger Win User
    tigger, Apr 16, 2020
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    Brink Win User

    Need help with changing my registry to not show shortcut arrows

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