Shortcut Icon

I really dislike the new shortcut icon in Windows Vista. So my question is can I change it back or just plain remove it? Well I’ve searched it and the only way it seemed to be possible is by downloading a program. So my new question is, can I change the shortcut icon or get rid of it without having to install any programs? I’m fine downloading a program to change it but I just want to know if I can do it myself first.

Thanks,
Josh

Hi Josh,

The easiest way to remove the shortcut arrow and Shortcut name from a short icon is to use the free download program.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67615-shortcut-arrow.html


If you just wanted to remove Shortcut from the name everytime a shorcut is created, then this will show you how to do it from within Vista.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/73515-shortcut-prefix.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn