Win7/vista computer desktop shortcuts small arrows into black block

Method One: Fix it automatically fix

If you don't bother to do it yourself, our fix it applet can help you fix it automatically!

Please click the following link to fix this problem . Then click Run in the File Download dialog box to follow the steps in the wizard.

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Note : If you are using a computer that does not have this problem, you can save the auto Repair feature to a flash drive or CD, and then run the feature on the computer that has the problem.

Method Two: Manual Repair

Please refer to the following steps to manually eliminate the small black block and restore the shortcut's small arrows (this section covers changes to the registry, please make a backup of the related items before the operation).

2. type regedit.exe in the Start search box, enter, and open Registry Editor.
   
   (Improper registry modification may cause serious problems.) Therefore, be sure to follow these steps strictly. For further protection, back up the registry before you modify it
   (Http://windows.microsoft.com/zh-CN/windows7/Back-up-the-registry)
   . This allows you to restore the registry if a problem occurs.
   
   
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   (if a User Account Control window pops up, allow to continue.)
   
   
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4. Locate the following registry key in turn:
   
   
   Hkey_local_machine/software/microsoft/windows/currentversion/explorer/shell Icons
   
   
   
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6. In the Right Detail window, locatethe value "", then right-click and select Delete .
   
   
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8. Next, locate the registry key:
   
   
   Hkey_current_user/software/microsoft/windows/currentversion/explorer
   
   See if there is a Shell Icons item under it. If there is, in its right detail window if there isa value "", please delete it as well.

When you are done, quit Registry Editor and restart your computer. The shortcut icon will revert to its normal state.

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Small arrow is one of the flags that distinguishes shortcuts from other icons, and it is not recommended that you eliminate them.

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

Open Registry Editor, and then navigate to: hkey_local_machine/software/microsoft/windows/ Currentversion/explorer/shell Icons
(Shell Icons The item is not a system default and, if it does not exist, create a new one. )

in the Right Detail window, right-click to select " new > String Value ", and name the new string " ". (You do not need to create a new) if you already have a value that is named " ". Double-click the " " and enter (here C represent the system disk letter. Can be changed according to the circumstances), and then press " OK " save.

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Similarly, find:Hkey_current_user/software/microsoft/windows/currentversion/explorer/shell Icons

Add (or modify) a string value named "a" with the above method. This step is important, and if you modify only the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Branch, the shortcut icon may be modified to invalidate the problem.

After you complete the above steps, restart your computer.