Modifying shortcut icons


  1. FrFrog
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    SOLVED: Modifying shortcut icons


    In XP, using the "Tweak UI" tool it was possible to dim or remover the little shortcut arrow from desktop icons. Is there any way to do that in Win 10?
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  3. Brink
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    Hello FrFrog, :)

    The tutorial below may be able to help for what you are wanting to do.

    Shortcut Arrow Icon - Change, Remove, or Restore in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Customization Tutorials
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  4. dalchina
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    A convenient free reputable tool - which does much more than this:
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