Personalization Remove Shortcut Arrow Icon in Windows 11


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A shortcut is a link to an item (such as a file, folder, or app) on your PC. You can create shortcuts and then place them in a convenient location, such as on the desktop, so you can easily access the item that the shortcut links to. Shortcut files (.lnk) can be distinguished from the source target by the arrow that appears overlayed on the shortcut's icon.

This tutorial will show you how to remove the shortcut arrow overlay on all shortcut icons for all users in Windows 11.


You must be signed in as an administrator to remove or restore the shortcut arrow icon.



Contents






OPTION ONE

Remove Shortcut Arrow Icon


1 Click/tap on the Download button below to download the ZIP file below.

Remove_shortcut_arrow._icon.zip​


2 Save the .zip file to your desktop.

3 Unblock the .zip file.

4 Open the .zip file, and extract (drag and drop) the Remove_shortcut_arrow_icon.reg and blank.ico files to your desktop.

(Content of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Icons]
"29"="C:\\Windows\\blank.ico"

5 Copy/Move the blank.ico file into the C:\Windows folder, and click/tap on Continue when prompted to approve. (see screenshots below)

blank.ico-1.png
blank.ico-2.png

6 Double click/tap on the Remove_shortcut_arrow_icon.reg file to merge it.

7 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

8 Either restart the explorer process, sign out and sign in, or restart the computer to apply.

9 You can now delete any remaining files on your desktop if you like.





OPTION TWO

Restore Shortcut Arrow Icon


This is the default setting.


1 Click/tap on the Download button below to download the REG file below.

Restore_shortcut_arrow_icon.reg​


(Content of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Icons]
"29"=-

2 Save the .reg file to your desktop.

3 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

4 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

5 You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.

6 Open the C:\Windows folder, delete the blank.ico file, and click/tap on Continue when prompted to approve. (see screenshot below)

Delete_blank.ico.png

7 Either restart the explorer process, sign out and sign in, or restart the computer to apply.


That's it,
Shawn Brink


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Is it a system requirement that the 'blank.ico' file MUST be in 'C:\Windows'?
OR can I place it in another folder, with the appropriate edit to the .reg file?
 

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IanMosley said:
Is it a system requirement that the 'blank.ico' file MUST be in 'C:\Windows'?
OR can I place it in another folder, with the appropriate edit to the .reg file?
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Hello mate, :-)

Sure you can save the "blank.ico" file where you like so long as you update the location in the registry as well. It does need to be a location that all users have at least read access rights to, or the icon may not work for them.
 

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Edit done, implemented & working! Thank you.
 

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Purely FYI. Ran this a couple of times and had to then delete and do again. The reg file kept on creating the registry key in
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Icons - even though the \WOW6432Node\ sub-key is not in the script. Consequently the shortcut arrow remained

Registry entry easily and simply remedied manually, and works a treat, but just an interesting phenomena.
 

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Ima nab and keep this seen as with every windows update it reverts most of my settings and have to find this thread everytime seems like a pain in the snowflake
 

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Never had that problem, the only tweaks I have to redo are removing things from the context menu
 

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The-Hive said:
Never had that problem, the only tweaks I have to redo are removing things from the context menu
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Yeah removed the shortcut things, Also turns indexing back on after every single update
 

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I must see if there is a tweak for turning indexing off as it would be quicker to run that than to go through services
 

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The-Hive said:
I must see if there is a tweak for turning indexing off as it would be quicker to run that than to go through services
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In all honesty, Now ive got it down, It takes me about 30 seconds now, Just before when i was working out what i was doing it took a few xD Still a pain in the hole xD
 

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I have a folder for all my tweaks as .reg files, I just select and click. Here is a few of them
Screenshot 2022-01-17 143754.jpg
 

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I have all my default reg tweaks merged into one .reg file...,

... the only one I may have to install manually is the 'Turn Off Displays', in case MS borks the nircmd.exe!
 

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Sounds like a plan there @Edwin
 

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Here... I added "Classic" shortcut arrow and it's reg patch, to your .zip file.
Added README.txt also.
So the choices are: blank, classic or default
Works on W11 22H2 as well.

Actual size on my 2560x1600 screen...
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    Firefox 3.x ??
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    Symantec (Norton)
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    Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 13 years?

    http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?183088-5000-B-E-on-M2N32-SLI-Dlx-Overclocked&p=2891724#post2891724
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I think I made a bad mistake and need some handholding.
I used your tweak for Windows 10, which worked fine for me on Windows 10, on my new Windows 11 machine. Left me with arrows, albeit little tiny ones. I went back and deleted the new registry keys that your Windows 10 hack make, and then applied your new hack for Windows 11. I still have lots of little tiny arrows.

Thanks for any help.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 10 moving to 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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    silentpc.com
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900 2.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus 2690 Hero (WiFi 6E) LGA 1700 Intel 12th Gen A TX
    Memory
    Kingston FURY Beast 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin DDRS SDRAM DDRS 5200 (PCS 41600)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 Video Card DUAL-RTX3050-O8G
    Sound Card
    NA
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG QHD 30"
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG 980 PRO 2TB PCie NVMe Gen4 Internal Gaming SSD
    M.2
    Case
    Fractal Design Define RS Black Silent A TX Midtower Computer Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-DISS CPU Heatsink/Ready Full Modular ATX 12V & EPS 12V SLI and Crossfire Ready Power Supply
    Keyboard
    Logitech K350
    Mouse
    Logitech MX-Anywhere 2 (hate the MX-Anywhere 3 for graphic work as can't tilt the wheel.
    Internet Speed
    10 gig
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    From silentpc.com, my fifth desktop from them
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KeithConover said:
I think I made a bad mistake and need some handholding.
I used your tweak for Windows 10, which worked fine for me on Windows 10, on my new Windows 11 machine. Left me with arrows, albeit little tiny ones. I went back and deleted the new registry keys that your Windows 10 hack make, and then applied your new hack for Windows 11. I still have lots of little tiny arrows.

Thanks for any help.
Click to expand...

Hello Keith, and welcome. :alien:

Just to confirm, did you restart the explorer process, sign out and sign in, or restart the computer afterwards to apply?

If yes, please go ahead and post a screenshot showing these little arrows to make sure they're not for something else.

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    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    1TB Samsung 980 PRO M.2,
    6TB WD Black WD6001FZWX
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre x360 2in1
    CPU
    i7-1065G7 3.9 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR4-3200
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Plus
    Sound Card
    Intel SST
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.3" 4K UWVA AMOLED multitouch
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
KeithConover

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Not sure what I did wrong. Went back and reinserted the contents of the .reg file, and copied the blank.ico over the previous one and rebooted. Now the arrows are gone. I should have looked more closely as I did this to figure out what I did wrong the first. Time Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 moving to 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    silentpc.com
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900 2.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus 2690 Hero (WiFi 6E) LGA 1700 Intel 12th Gen A TX
    Memory
    Kingston FURY Beast 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin DDRS SDRAM DDRS 5200 (PCS 41600)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 Video Card DUAL-RTX3050-O8G
    Sound Card
    NA
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG QHD 30"
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG 980 PRO 2TB PCie NVMe Gen4 Internal Gaming SSD
    M.2
    Case
    Fractal Design Define RS Black Silent A TX Midtower Computer Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-DISS CPU Heatsink/Ready Full Modular ATX 12V & EPS 12V SLI and Crossfire Ready Power Supply
    Keyboard
    Logitech K350
    Mouse
    Logitech MX-Anywhere 2 (hate the MX-Anywhere 3 for graphic work as can't tilt the wheel.
    Internet Speed
    10 gig
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    From silentpc.com, my fifth desktop from them
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KeithConover said:
Not sure what I did wrong. Went back and reinserted the contents of the .reg file, and copied the blank.ico over the previous one and rebooted. Now the arrows are gone. I should have looked more closely as I did this to figure out what I did wrong the first. Time Thanks!
Click to expand...

Great news Keith. :party:
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    1TB Samsung 980 PRO M.2,
    6TB WD Black WD6001FZWX
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre x360 2in1
    CPU
    i7-1065G7 3.9 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR4-3200
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Plus
    Sound Card
    Intel SST
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.3" 4K UWVA AMOLED multitouch
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
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