Windows 10: why do i have arrows above my folder icons

why do i have arrows above my folder icons

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Blue Arrows on folder and file icons

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. Let me assist you.

Provide us with the below details for better clarity on the issue.

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  Are all the icons showing the arrow or some of them?
  
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  Did you try using a different user account?
  
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  How exactly did you remove compression?
  

I suggest you to update the display drivers on your computer and check if it helps. Refer the below steps to update the driver.

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  Press “Windows + X” and select Device manger.
  
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  Select Display Adapter and expand the driver icon.
  
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  Right click on the driver icon and click on
  Update.
  
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  Follow the onscreen instructions to update the driver.
  
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  Restart the computer and check if the issue is resolved.
  

For further assistance, I request you to send us the screen shot of the icons for s to understand the issue better.

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Two blue arrows at top right of icons

The files under Desktop folder have same issue. I solved problem using below steps.

• Right click to Desktop folder.
  
• Click to Advanced button
  
• Unchecked compress contents to save disk spaces. Click Ok, ok and apply
  buttons.
  

After these steps, arrows should be disappeared and also you can use below command to clear icon cache.

 

How to make a Uber Hidden Folder

• Make a new folder.
• Change the icon to a blank icon. No icon should appear
• Rename the folder to a blank by pressing "alt + 255." (NOTE: Press 255 on the numpad) No text should appear.
• Your done! It is uber hidden. *Big Grin