Even though the arrows are smaller than in some previous versions of Windows, they aren’t terribly attractive.
Fortunately, they’re pretty easy to remove.
These methods should work in Windows 7, 8, and 10.
Look through the Explorer key and see if there’s a subkey named Shell Icons.
Next, you’re going to create a new value inside the Shell Icons key.
Right-tap the Shell Icons folder icon and choose New > String Value.
Name the new value 29.
Now, you’re going to modify that value.
you’re able to replace the regular arrows with the super large, Vista-style arrows.
They’re huge and kind of ugly, but there would be no mistaking which icons were shortcuts.
All three are included in the following ZIP file.
Running the hack adds the key to the Registry.
One of the best isUltimate Windows Tweaker 4 for Windows 10.
For Windows 8, you’ll needUWT 3.
For Windows 7, you’ll needUWT 2.2.
It also happens to be free and it’s a portable tool, so there’s nothing to install.
Just download it, run it, and start tweaking.
Tools like this offer lots of tweaking options, so our advice is to go slow.
Make a tweak or two at a time and see how they work, then come back for more.
You’re always taking a small risk when you use system tweaking tools like this.
To put them back, follow the same process.
The button will now be named “Restore Shortcut Arrows To Shortcut Icons.”
That’s all it takes!
