Check the properties of files and folders before removing them or name them something with the word shortcut in the title for easy identification. The only issue that can arise from this is the fact that it’s impossible to distinguish between a true folder or file and one that’s just a pointer to the actual location. To clean up even more, consider checking for invalid shortcuts with a shortcut cleaner. Notice a cleaner Explorer window without these little arrows everywhere. The result, as shown below, indicates a transparent icon is being used as a replacement for the regular arrow. Either download one from us here or create your own transparent 48×48 icon called “Blank.ico.” The name can actually be anything as long as the registry change above reflects it.Įither reboot or clear the “Icon Cache” using CCleaner so Windows will look for updated icon files. Now that the registry value is set correctly, a blank icon file needs to be positioned there. If you want it in a folder called icons on the root of the G drive, enter “G:\icons\Blank.ico,0.” This location can actually be anywhere as long as it doesn’t change. “C:\Windows\Blank.ico.0” is where we want to have a blank icon file. Now right-click the “Shell Icons” key and select “New > String Value.”ĭouble-click “29” and enter “C:\Windows\Blank.ico,0” for the “Value data.” Navigate to “HEKY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Icons.” If shell “Shell Icons” does not exist, go back to “Explorer,” right-click and select “New > Key.”Įnter the last key we need called “Shell Icons.”
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