Windows 10: The chevron (>>) character in a blue box icon overlay explained

Discus and support The chevron (>>) character in a blue box icon overlay explained in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; [ATTACH] [ATTACH]In some of our earlier posts, for eg – 2 small blue arrow overlays which appear on desktop icons, overlay icon on encrypted files &... Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by WinClub, Nov 17, 2019.

  1. WINCLUB
    WinClub New Member

    The chevron (>>) character in a blue box icon overlay explained

    WinClub, Nov 17, 2019
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  2. BARREBARRETT
    BarreBarrett Win User

    Blue check overlay Icons

    How do I get rid of the double check blue box icon overlay on my photo file icons
     
    BarreBarrett, Nov 17, 2019
    #2
  3. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User
    Question: Embedded Icon on certain files

    Hi Skier1859,

    Are you running Norton 360, then these icon overlays are caused by that app . . .

    If so:

    A chevron (>>) character in a blue box indicates a file that’s been changed since its last backup.

    A check in a green box means the file’s backup is current
     
    DaveM121, Nov 17, 2019
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  4. JESINTA ROZARIO
    Jesinta Rozario Win User

    The chevron (>>) character in a blue box icon overlay explained

    How to remove/resize double arrow (blue box) overlay on file icons

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    Please reply: Are you using a third party antivirus software?



    These icon overlays occur when you have a third party antivirus installed which created a backup, thus showing a checkmark or double arrow (blue box) overlay along with the icon. The icon displayed in the screenshot indicates that the file has been changed
    by its last back.

    Therefore, If you do not wish to see these overlays I would suggest you to go to the third party antivirus settings and
    remove/uncheck Backup status indicators.

    Hope this helps. Please respond if you have further related queries.

    Regards,
     
    Jesinta Rozario, Nov 17, 2019
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