Re: How to remove arrows over shortcuts?

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From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (cnfrisch_at_nospamgmail.com)
Date: 09/16/04 

Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 07:47:11 -0500

Download and install TweakUI:

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP (TweakUI)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

After installing, go to Start > Programs > PowerToys for Windows XP >
TweakUI. Expand "Explorer" and check "None" for Shortcut Overlay. 

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"Sam" wrote:
| When I create desktop shortcuts, the icon is always partially covered with
| an arrow in a box.
| 
| It's annoying as it covers the icon and doesn't seem to serve any purpose --
| just more useless boffin stuff Microsoft loves.
| 
| Is there some way of seeing my desktop icons without having them smothered
| by little arrows?
| 
| I would greatly appreciate any help.
| 
| Thanks.
| Sam.

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