How to Remove Arrow From Desktop Shortcut Icon Windows 10/11
Want a cleaner-looking desktop on Windows 10 or 11? 👀
By default, every shortcut icon has a little arrow in the corner—but in this video, I’ll show you step by step how to remove the arrow from shortcut icons using the Windows Registry Editor.
This simple trick works on both Windows 10 and Windows 11, and it instantly makes your desktop look much neater. Plus, I’ll also show you how to restore the arrows if you ever want them back.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn:
✅ How to open and use the Windows Registry Editor
✅ How to create the correct keys and values
✅ The exact code to remove shortcut arrows
✅ How to restart Windows Explorer to apply changes
✅ How to bring back the shortcut arrows if needed
🔗 Code Used in This Video:
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