Filed under: Utilities, Windows, Freeware
Customize shortcuts with Vista Shortcut Manager
By default, shortcuts in Vista have a big ole arrow, much like the one you see on the far left side of the screenshot above. Vista Shortcut Manager lets you change the big arrow to a lighter one, remove the arrow altogether, or choose a custom arrow. And that's pretty much it. You need to logout of your account and login for the changes to take effect.
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rob said 11:11PM on 3-22-2008
"While the name may conjure up a program that gives you advanced controls over your shortcut behavior, and perhaps even a list of shortcuts on your PC..."
Or maybe you didn't read the name right: Vista Shortcut *Overlay* Mannager. It's a very descript name.
You're an idiot Brad Linder.
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Mark said 9:56AM on 3-23-2008
Nice little utility, thanks. Pay no attention to the moron above.
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Mark said 6:38PM on 3-23-2008
Awesome! Right now on XP I use Stardock's IconPackager to do the same thing (plus a few extra things). I prefer not having any overlay. So when I eventually upgrade to Vista, I will probably use this program.
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