Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover

Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover is a cool little app that helps you get rid of those annoying overlay arrows on your desktop shortcuts. It’s not something you absolutely need, but hey, who doesn’t love to jazz up their screen a bit?

Why Use Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover?

Windows Vista comes packed with lots of options for customizing your computer, but it doesn’t really let you change how those shortcut arrows look (except for zooming in). While that doesn’t make Vista any less awesome, it would have been nice to have this feature built-in. Luckily, there’s a way around it with the Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover.

Works on Windows 7 Too!

You might think the name says it all, but don’t worry! This app works great on Windows 7 as well. So if you're using that OS, you can jump in and enjoy its features too! Whether you're a newbie or an experienced user, you'll find this tool super easy to handle.

Quick and Simple Installation

The installation process is really quick. Once it’s done, you’ll see a shortcut right on your desktop. Open it up and you'll be greeted by the main window of the program. The options are straightforward—not too many to confuse you, but just enough to get the job done!

Choose Your Arrow Style

This app gives you four main arrow styles to pick from:

• Standard Arrow: Restores the usual Windows arrows.


• Light Arrow: A smaller version with a unique shade of blue.


• Custom Arrow: You can upload your own image (in ICO format) for shortcuts!


• No Arrow: Completely removes those overlay arrows if that's what you want.

Smooth Switching Between Modes

If you decide to switch between these arrow modes, just keep in mind that you'll need to log off your computer for the changes to actually take effect. Oh! And there's also an option to remove the “- Shortcut” text when new shortcuts are made.

User-Friendly Experience

The best part? Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover is super user-friendly! Plus, its compatibility with Windows 7 makes it even more appealing for users looking to spruce up their desktop experience.