Windows 7/Vista Desktop shortcuts with small arrows turned black blocks

This article will introduce you to the solutions for changing the Desktop shortcuts of Windows 7/Vista to Black Blocks. I hope this method will be helpful to you. Method 1: Fix it Automatic Repair

If you are too lazy to do it yourself, our Fix it applet can help you Fix it automatically!

ClickFix this problemLink. Then clickFile DownloadIn the dialog box,Run", Follow the steps in the Wizard to perform the operation.

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Note:: If the computer you are using does not have this problem, you can save the automatic repair feature to the flash drive or CD, and then you can run this feature on the computer where this problem occurs.

Method 2: manual repair

Please refer to the following steps to manually remove the blacklist and restore the shortcut arrow (This section involves registry changes, please back up related items before the operation ).

1. In the start search box, typeRegedit.exe, Press enter to open the Registry Editor.
   
   (Improper registry modification may cause serious problems. Therefore, follow these steps. For further protection, back up the registry before modifying it (http://windows.microsoft.com/zh-CN/windows7/Back-up-the-registry ). In this way, the registry can be restored when a problem occurs .)
   
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   (If the User Account Control window pops up, allow it to continue .)
   
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2. Locate the following registry items in sequence:
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/explorer/Shell Icons
   
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3. Find the value"29", Right-click and select"Delete".
   
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4. Next, find the registry key:
   
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Explorer
   Check whether there is anyShell Icons. If yes, in the detail window on the right, if the value"29", Please also delete it.

Then, exit Registry Editor and restart the computer. The shortcut icon returns to normal.

PS:

A small arrow is one of the icons of a shortcut that distinguishes it from other icons. We do not recommend that you remove it.

If you must beautify the image, you can refer to the following methods:

Open the Registry Editor and go:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/explorer/Shell Icons
(Shell IconsItem is not the default item. If it does not exist, create a new one.)

In the Details window on the right, right-click and select"New> string valueAnd name the new string"29". (If"29). Double-click"29", In the Value Data box, enterC: // Windows // System32 // shell32.dll, 51(HereCIndicates the system disk drive letter, which can be changed according to the actual situation), and then press"OK"Save.

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Similarly, find:HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Explorer/Shell Icons

Add or modify the name"29. This step is very important. If you only modifyHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEBranch, the shortcut icon may become invalid after modification.

After completing the preceding steps, restart your computer.