How to Remove Shortcut Arrows in Windows Using Registry Editor

Windows Registry Editor Interface
🌿 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

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