How to Remove Shortcut Arrows in Windows Using Registry Editor

🌿 Step-by-Step Growth

1️⃣ Open Registry Editor:

Win + R → type "regedit" → Press Enter

2️⃣ Navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer

3️⃣ Right-click → New → Key

🌱 Name it: Shell Icons

🌲 Branching Out

🛠️ Create String Value: 29

💧 Set Data: shell32.dll,-50

🌿 Gentle Refresh Flow

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager

2. If Explorer isn't visible:

🌱 Open any folder to activate Explorer process

🍃 Click Name header to sort alphabetically

3. Right-click Windows Explorer

4. Select Restart

⚠️ Important Notes

🔥 Registry edits take effect immediately

🛡️ Create system restore point before making changes