Shortcut Prefix

INFO: This will show you how to remove Shortcut from the name of a newly created shortcuts after this has been applied.. This will not remove the Shortcut name from shortcuts that have already been created before this is applied.

NOTE: To remove the Shortcut name extension and change or remove the shortcut arrow, see: How to Remove or Change the Shortcut Arrow in Vista

RELATED LINKS:
1. How to Remove or Change the Shortcut Arrow in Vista

2. How to Change a Default Open Window Size for a Shortcut in Vista

3. How to Create a Keyboard Shortcut for a Program in Vista

4. How to Change the Target Path Location of a Shortcut in Vista

5. How to Change a Shortcut Folder or File Icon in Vista

6. How to Hide or Show Desktop Icon Text in Vista

7. How to Hide or Show File Names in Vista


EXAMPLE: Before and After Removing SHORTCUT
Original Shortcut.jpgAfter Shortcut.jpg


METHOD ONE:
Through a Download:

1. To Remove the Shortcut Name -
A) Remove_Shortcut_Prefix.reg < Click To Download

2. To Restore the Shortcut Name -
A) Restore_Shortcut_Prefix.reg < Click To Download

3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the Desktop.
4. Right click the .reg (On Desktop) file and click Merge.
5. Click on the Run button for Security Warning pop-up.
6. Click on Continue (UAC), Yes, and then OK when prompted.
7. Logoff and logon, or restart computer to apply changes.
8. Delete the .reg file (On Desktop).


METHOD TWO:
The Manual Way:
1. Open the Start Menu.
2. In the white line (Start Search) area, type regedit and press Enter.
3. Click Continue button for UAC prompt.
4. Go to: (See screenshot below)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer

5. In the right pane, right click on link and click Modify.

Reg 1.jpg

6. To Remove the Shorcut Name -
A) Change the value to 00 00 00 00 and click OK. (See screenshots below step 7)
B) Go to step 8.

7. To Restore the Shortcut Name -
A) Change the value back to 1D 00 00 00 and click OK. (See screenshot below)

Original Modify.jpg
NOTE: To change value, press the Delete key (on your keyboard) once and type 00.

Changed Modify.jpg

8. Your registry will look like the screenshot below now.

Reg 2.jpg

9. Close regedit.
10. Logoff and logon, or restart the computer to apply changes.


That's it,
Shawn