2007-08-18 21:14:29 · 11 answers · asked by tops2004 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Download TweakUI
http://download.microsoft.com/download/f/c/a/fca6767b-9ed9-45a6-b352-839afb2a2679/TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe
This will allow you to remove the little shortcut arrow.
in the TweakUI menu, open Explorer and select Shortcut for the arrow options and then click apply. No reboot required.
2007-08-18 21:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by ♥jenni♥ 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you want to keep your icons but get rid of the arrows on the icons, go to this website and download the program FreshUI, http://www.freshdevices.com/freshui.html, when on it go to the Windows Interface click the plus sign and a list of options come up, go directly to Shortcuts, click it and then Shortcut Arrow will appear, click that and on the right hand side you will see 3 options click the option that says "Show arrows on shortcuts (*ink) when its clicked a box will open wit a box and all 3 should be check, click on the checks so the check can disappear once done exit the program and the program will now prompt you to restart your computer. Once your computer has been restarted the arrows will be gone from your desktop.
2007-08-19 04:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by Tuxedomask38 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The arrow indicates that the icon is a shortcut to a particular program, so if you don't want it you delete the shortcut itself. However if you want to delete because you've got so many of them cluttering up the desktop, why not put them all in one folder marked programs. That's what I do, so they're still easy to get to instead of having to go Start, All Programs and find because as an IT Tutor I have so many programs installed.
2007-08-19 05:10:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as already stated, it means they are short cuts. you can re install the programs on your desktop. the arrow will go away, but if you install a bunch of things on the desktop, it is saved in your user profile. this will cause it to take longer to load your profile. although the arrow may not look as nice, its actually better that way. the only other option is to delete it., but then you have to hunt through the start menu. its up to you, but i would leave it as is.
2007-08-19 04:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by matt p 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You mean the shortcuts arrow on various icons?? Easy - remove the shortcut and use the Start programme to get at your requirements!!
2007-08-19 04:17:28 · answer #5 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The little arrow means it is a SHORTCUT.
Right click on the icon and click on properties.
Then click on change Icon.
2007-08-19 04:18:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
just delete the complete icon and I agree with the other reply open the programs with the all programs menu it saves cluttering your desktop up with the stupid little things
2007-08-19 04:23:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to find the program tweak UI and you can edit parts like that on xp
2007-08-19 07:10:16 · answer #8 · answered by Luck dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this free to use program to change various things on your pc.
Its safe to use
good luck
2007-08-19 04:26:13 · answer #9 · answered by debbs_lfc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know they are shortcut indicators but do they matter? They don't bother me .
2007-08-19 04:20:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋