Remove Shortcut Arrow from Desktop

If you look closely at your desktop icons, you will see little arrow on the icons (left image). here's a way to get rid of it:



1) Click Start > Run...
2) Type regedit and press Enter.
2) Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile
3) Delete the IsShortcut registry value.
4) Restart your computer.

Very easy.... :)

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