How to remove the Windows shortcut arrow from desktop icons

 

If you're using Windows 8, you need the latest version, Ultimate Windows Tweaker 3 for Windows 8. The first time you launch it, it will ask if you want to create a restore point. You do.

Once it's up, click Customization in the left pane, then click the File Explorer tab. Click the Remove Shortcut Arrows From Shortcut Icons button. The change happens immediately.

 

If you're using Windows 7 or an earlier version, the Club recommends the older  Ultimate Windows Tweaker version 2. Unzip and load the program. Then click Additional Tweaks in the left pane. Check Remove arrows from Shortcut Icons. The changes won't take place until you click Apply, then Close, and then reboot (or at least log off and on).

Most programs allow you to click Apply or Close. But this one only works if you do one, and then the other. 

Picasa 3.9 Build 138.151

Picasa is software that helps you instantly find, edit and share all the pictures on your PC. Every time you open Picasa, it automatically locates all your pictures (even ones you forgot you had) and sorts them into visual albums organized by date with folder names you will recognize. You can drag and drop to arrange your albums and make labels to create new groups. Picasa makes sure your pictures are always organized.

Picasa also makes advanced editing simple by putting one-click fixes and powerful effects at your fingertips. And Picasa makes it a snap to share your pictures, you can email, print photos home, make gift CDs, instantly share your images and albums, and even post pictures on your own blog.

The latest version includes Web Albums (along with other improvements), but requires that you request an account from Google. 

File size: 16.58MB

Requirements: Windows XP / Vista / Windows7 / XP64 / Vista64 / Windows7 64 / Windows8 / Windows8 64

Languages: Multiple languages

License: Freeware