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Hello,
Some time ago, I wanted to remove the arrows from the shortcuts. To do this, I went into the registry, opened the Lnkfile key, and added _old to the Isshortcut value.
Then, there was a problem; my shortcuts turned into black squares.
So I restored the isshortcut value.
I restarted the computer again. To my astonishment! The black squares remained!
I searched the internet for a solution, which I "found" on GNT, saying to merge the following value into my registry:
remove_shortcut_arrow.
I did that.
Unfortunately, the black squares are still there. I would like to find this merged value, even if it means restoring the arrows, which is still prettier than those hideous black squares.
How can I find that value? I did an automatic search in the registry, to no avail.
I have Windows 7, but I believe the problem is the same with Vista (seven looks a lot like Vista).
Thank you in advance to anyone who can help me.
Configuration: Windows 7
Firefox 3.5.6
Some time ago, I wanted to remove the arrows from the shortcuts. To do this, I went into the registry, opened the Lnkfile key, and added _old to the Isshortcut value.
Then, there was a problem; my shortcuts turned into black squares.
So I restored the isshortcut value.
I restarted the computer again. To my astonishment! The black squares remained!
I searched the internet for a solution, which I "found" on GNT, saying to merge the following value into my registry:
remove_shortcut_arrow.
I did that.
Unfortunately, the black squares are still there. I would like to find this merged value, even if it means restoring the arrows, which is still prettier than those hideous black squares.
How can I find that value? I did an automatic search in the registry, to no avail.
I have Windows 7, but I believe the problem is the same with Vista (seven looks a lot like Vista).
Thank you in advance to anyone who can help me.
Configuration: Windows 7
Firefox 3.5.6
Configuration: Windows Vista Firefox 3.5.6
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a manipulation that works but should be used with caution:
https://www.pc-infopratique.com/forum-informatique/tutoriel-supprimer-fleche-raccourcis-vt-48644.html
don't forget to set the IsShortcut key back to its original state. -
Hello
here's the solution:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3606-shortcut-arrow-change-remove-restore.html
works very well on Windows Vista 7 8 -
Hello,
http://www.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich-33567374-fleche-de-raccourci-carre-transparent-et-noir-resolu-2016
After several restarts of my Asus PC and various tweaks in the registry (regedit), notably by creating a Shell Icons file that was previously nonexistent, including 2 keys ab29 + %SystemRoot%\System32\shell32.dll,51 via
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Icons
and 2 other keys with the same principle mentioned earlier
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Shell Icons
The display of shortcuts is also managed by one of the many Windows Services. To access the Windows services, simply go to the "Start" menu, "Run" and type "services.msc" or "Start", "Control Panel", "System and Security", "Administrative Tools", and finally click on "Services".
From there, scroll down to ADAPTIVE BRIGHTNESS and right-click
Left-click on properties, a window opens
> Select Properties
> Startup Type "Automatic"
> Service Status Start because this service needs to be running for the keys created in the registry to be fully active in order to hide the shortcut arrows
I spent a week reconfiguring my PC! Result: black or transparent squares removed (unless you enable DreamScene, you will need to restart your PC and from there the display will reconfigure to once again remove the squares while benefiting from DreamScene)
Thanks to others who also contributed their help on the tutorials.