Remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons

 1. Start regedit ie; Start->Run->regedit


2. Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile


             If you find difficult in reaching this file location, simply Press Ctrl+F to open find window. Enter "IsShortcut" and click find. now Press f3 till you get the file Inkfile located at Hkey_Classes_Root\Inkfile


3. Delete the IsShortcut registry value.


You may need to restart Windows XP.