Manage updates with the Download AppPublisher's Description
From Frameworkx:
Windows Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover, aka FxVisor, lets you to either remove or enable the explorer shortcut overlay arrow which is added to all shortcuts. Currently there is no native way to remove the shortcut overlay arrow or to even customize it in Windows Vista, so we have written the Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover utility to enable you to do just that. Version 2 includes unspecified updates.
What's new in this version: Version 2 includes unspecified updates.
More Products to Consider
-
Bring back the Windows "Start" menu to Windows 8.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Return the Windows 7 style Start menu to Windows 8.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Create multiple alerts which can alert you at a specific moment...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Enable clock with countdown, reminder, stopwatch, and desktop s...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Place favorite Web links, program shortcuts, and widgets on a f...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Clean up icon clutter on your desktop.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Set unlimited numbers of alarm clocks on Windows.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Get dock with live icon reflections and speed up access to your...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Enhance your desktop with different widgets.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Customize the look and feel of the Windows user interface.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Give your Windows 7, XP, or Vista cursor a wide range of effect...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Create and stick electronic notes on your Windows desktop.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Wake up/remember important event to your favorite songs.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Personalize your Windows 8 start and lock screens with your own...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install - Monitor your processor temperature via a graph at the bottom of...Download
Installed
Smart Install -
Wake up to this alarm clock that has a different alarm for each...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Add and remove features to your system.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Set up lightweight countdown timer and clock.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Customize your Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 logon screen.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Control the size, position, and layering of windows on your des...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Arrange windows easily on multiple monitors.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Set your alarm clock and replace your standard tray clock using...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Access and use most commonly used programs.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Install multiple useful gadgets for Windows 7 in one click.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install
-
All versions:
2.8 starsout of 6 votes
-
Current version:
4.0 starsout of 30 votes
-
My rating:
Write review
-
"Simple and effective"
Version: Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover 2
Pros
Does what it is supposed to do, gets rid of the too great shortcut arrows. However, while completely removing those arrows is possible even manually (in registry!), the real value of this program is the smaller arrow it brings. I like having the arrow, as small as possible, but existant. Having no arrows at all can create many problems and confusions in my experience (people dragging exe files to desktop thinking they got a shortcut, drag-dropping "documents" to a portable medium only to find it was a shortcut - later, at the destination computer etc.)
Cons
Nothing really. Someone mentioned it would be nice if it's portable, but I'm afraid it's not quite easy or even possible due to the way it works.
-
"This is junk!"
Version: Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover 2
Pros
There are absolutly none.
Cons
Removed arrows and replaced them with old style windows box that has the tiny icons in them. Tried to reinstall the shortcut arrows (they at least look better). Will not let me do that either.
Summary
DO NOT DOWNLOAD!
Just used Ultimate Windows Tweaker and it not only replaced the arrows but then let me get rid of them altogether. Yah!
Updated on Apr 11, 2012 -
"Great No more arrow"
Version: Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover 2
Pros
Gets rid of little icon arrow for good
Cons
None at all
Summary
Great for getting rid of that nasty little arrow on desktop icons,
for 64 Bit Download FXVisor64 it is a shorcut arrow remover for Windows Vista and Windows 7 -
"Removes shortcut arrows just fine"
Version: Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover 2
Pros
To get this to work on my Windows 7 SP1 machine, I just had to press "no" to the automatic logoff. Pressing "Yes" prompted me with an error message that closed the program, but by logging off manually I was able to get the thing to work.
Cons
Took a few goes to get it to work properly. It does what I want now though so I am very pleased with it.
-
"Does what it says!"
Version: Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover 2
Pros
The Vista shortcut arrows, which used to take up 25% of the shortcut icon, now barely take up 5% of the space!
Cons
Absolutely none.
Summary
MicroSquish proves, once again, that you can take something that works or is aesthetically fine, and screw it up, royally, with a "new" operating system (what kind of alpha, much less beta, testing do they do, and with whom? The Jacka$s guys??? Beavis & Butthead??? Anyone who thinks faux-wrestling is real???).
FYI: The reboots were just to make sure that it kept the arrows/settings as I wanted them.
Regardless, this software eliminates one annoying piece of the MS puzzle it calls an operating system!
It's simple to use, free, and works on my Win Vista 32-bit Home Version SP2 system.
Updated on Mar 14, 2012
Also, I suppose the program could be a start-up task that always runs when the computer is rebooted, but I can find no evidence in that in the MS config start-up or Task Manager or Admin Tools or anywhere else. -
"Works Fine on Windows Vista and 7"
Version: Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover 2
Pros
Easy, let's you add your own arrow if you want.
Cons
You must install it. I'd rather it was a portable app.
Summary
I don't know what's up with the negative reviewers. It appears one tried it on XP which it's not designed for, and another babbles about IE8 which it has absolutely nothing to do with. This program worked as advertised for me, it's free and there are no ads. Where's the motivation to rip you off??? Worst case you might have to run it as administrator of lower your user account settings temporarily.
-
"No good! Didn't work at all."
Version: Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover 2
Pros
Not a thing! Installed tried to use it. Error message. No good. Don't use this as it is a total waste of time
Cons
Everything!
Summary
Didn't work. Now I get to use more time getting it off my PC and looking for a product that will work. Don't use this. Listen to the negative reviews and don't be swayed by the positive posts as they are probably plants to get the download count up.
-
"Program does not work with IE8!!!!!!"
Version: Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover 2
Pros
None....program does not work!
Cons
Program does not work with IE8!!!!!!!
-
"Does the the job."
Version: Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover 2
Pros
No more ugly little arrows.
Cons
None at all
-
"Does what it says!"
Version: Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover 2
Pros
Very easy to use and install. Removes overlay arrow easily.Desktop looks very neat.
Cons
Nothing as far as I'm concerned. Everything works fine.
Add Your Review
Submit your reply
E-mail this review
Report offensive content
Previous Versions:
