Easily Remove Shortcut Arrows from Windows Desktop Icons(2025)

Tired of seeing those ugly shortcut arrows on your desktop? 😅 In this video, I’ll show you how to REMOVE the shortcut arrow and even the " - Shortcut" text so your desktop icons look clean and professional—just like the Recycle Bin! 🛠️ Registry Code Used: %windir%\System32\shell32.dll,-50 📌 Steps Covered: 1️⃣ Show default shortcut arrows (before) 2️⃣ Open Registry Editor 3️⃣ Create the "Shell Icons" key 4️⃣ Add String Value 29 and paste the code above 5️⃣ Restart Explorer to see the magic 6️⃣ Rename your shortcut for a clean look 7️⃣ (Optional) Change icon to Recycle Bin or any system icon! ✅ Works on: Windows 10 & Windows 11 💡 Like this video? Subscribe for more Windows tricks, tech hacks, and tutorials! #WindowsTricks #DesktopCustomization #TechTips #Windows11 #Windows10