Windows 10: OneDrive checkmarks cover corner of desktop icons that shows whether it's a shortcut or not

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    OneDrive checkmarks cover corner of desktop icons that shows whether it's a shortcut or not


    How can I move the OneDrive checkmarks to a different corner of my icons on the desktop ? The green checkmark covers the sub-icon that displays which icons are shortcuts. I'm so annoyed with this that I want to delete every trace of OneDrive off of my machine.HP Envy laptop with Windows 11 v22H2Here's a section of my desktop:Thanks

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    Rambo6two, Dec 12, 2022
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  2. Erroneous symbols at the bottom left corner of desktop icons

    I'm running Windows 10 with the latest updates. A few days ago, the icons for objects on the desktop changed appearance. The icons are correct but
    all have a symbol at the bottom left corner:

    • Shortcuts show the correct shortcut symbol
    • All files erroneously show a shortcut symbol
    • Almost all folders erroneously show a shortcut symbol
    • Some folders erroneously show "X"

    The icons for files and folders (including the Desktop folder) displayed using File Explorer are all normal.

    I would appreciate any suggestions.
     
    KenSympson, Dec 12, 2022
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  3. Desktop Shortcut Icons

    Hi Mik-Dav,

    The desktop shortcut created for a specific website should bear the website's actual logo. With what you've experienced, there could be something wrong with how the shortcut was created.

    If you've created the shortcut by selecting Create shortcut, then we suggest that you try the other way, that is by dragging the website icon that appears in the address bar to your desktop. Follow these steps:

    • Using Internet Explorer, access a website.
    • Once the website opens, you will see its icon in the address bar.
    • Click and drag the icon on your desktop.

    The website shortcut bearing its actual logo should now be saved on your desktop.

    Let us know if you need further help.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Dec 12, 2022
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  4. OneDrive checkmarks cover corner of desktop icons that shows whether it's a shortcut or not

    Desktop Shortcut Icons

    I tried using Edge that comes with the computer and I can see the logo you are talking about. When I try to drag it to the desktop you can see that I have it but as soon as I drop it the window opens rather than putting the shortcut icon on the desktop.
     
    mik-dav 1500, Dec 12, 2022
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