How to Remove a Shortcut Arrow

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The shortcut arrow has been part of the Microsoft Windows operating system since Windows 95. It shows which icons on the computer screen merely point to a program or file. Icons without a shortcut arrow represent actual programs or files. Some users prefer to do away with the shortcut arrows completely and to trust their own memory as to which icon is which. Removing the arrow on Windows 7 and Vista is easily done with a freely downloadable program, Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover.

Things You'll Need

• Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover software

Instructions

1. Log onto CNET.com (see Resources).

2. Left click on the Download Now icon and choose to run the file.

3. Allow the program to make changes to your computer.

4. Follow the steps on the CNET Download.com Installer and the Install manager. It will take approximately 3 to 5 minutes to install. Close the installer when it is finished.

5. Double click to open the Vista Shortcut Manger icon on your desktop.

6. Select your choice between icons that show an arrow, a light arrow, a custom arrow or no arrow. Also select if you desire future icons follow the same pattern.

7. Click on the select button and finish the operation.