Shortcut Overlay Arrows [Archive]

PCR

February 11th 05, 02:35 AM

Keep your arrows, unless William Tell was your great grandfather. There
are times to know what you are dealing with, shortcut or no.
Furthermore, you are lucky all that happened is you lost your tweak.
Another possibility is that the update might have crashed, had the tweak
been more intrusive. There is a tweak that messes with "ISSHORTCUT" in
the Registry that causes mayhem. If you really don't like the look of
things, just try a new Theme or Scheme, and let those arrows be!

--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"R.L.Barnhart" > wrote in message
...
| Resubmiting due to spelling error in "Subject"!
| -
| Some of the desktop icons have little white shortcut overlay arrows on
the
| bottom left. Tweak UI does not eliminate them as it should. I had this
| problem before and found a solution from MS Knowlege Base but now my
search
| does not turn up anything.
| Can anyone help? Thank You!
|
| I am running WIN98SE.
|
|

jane

February 11th 05, 05:03 AM

http://www.helpwithwindows.com/windows98/all-tips.html#comm

regards Jane

"R.L.Barnhart" > wrote in message
...
> Resubmiting due to spelling error in "Subject"!
> -
> Some of the desktop icons have little white shortcut overlay arrows on the
> bottom left. Tweak UI does not eliminate them as it should. I had this
> problem before and found a solution from MS Knowlege Base but now my
search
> does not turn up anything.
> Can anyone help? Thank You!
>
> I am running WIN98SE.
>
>

Ron Badour

February 11th 05, 06:31 PM

Jane,

That site contains the tweak that PCR cautioned against. When it is used,
it can cause double entries to be created in the right click context menu
and most would prefer an arrow to that mess.

--
Regards

Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
Knowledge Base Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo

"jane" > wrote in message
...
> http://www.helpwithwindows.com/windows98/all-tips.html#comm
>
> regards Jane
>
> "R.L.Barnhart" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Resubmiting due to spelling error in "Subject"!
>> -
>> Some of the desktop icons have little white shortcut overlay arrows on
>> the
>> bottom left. Tweak UI does not eliminate them as it should. I had this
>> problem before and found a solution from MS Knowlege Base but now my
> search
>> does not turn up anything.
>> Can anyone help? Thank You!
>>
>> I am running WIN98SE.
>>
>>
>
>

jane

February 12th 05, 02:33 AM

Hi Ron,
I'm sorry if I clashed, but I only answered as I have
been using that tweak for over six months and never had
a problem with. I also have my tweakui set as well.

regards Jane

"Ron Badour" > wrote in message
...
> Jane,
>
> That site contains the tweak that PCR cautioned against. When it is used,
> it can cause double entries to be created in the right click context menu
> and most would prefer an arrow to that mess.
>
> --
> Regards
>
> Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
> Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
> Knowledge Base Info:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
>
> "jane" > wrote in message
> ...
> > http://www.helpwithwindows.com/windows98/all-tips.html#comm
> >
> > regards Jane
> >
> > "R.L.Barnhart" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Resubmiting due to spelling error in "Subject"!
> >> -
> >> Some of the desktop icons have little white shortcut overlay arrows on
> >> the
> >> bottom left. Tweak UI does not eliminate them as it should. I had this
> >> problem before and found a solution from MS Knowlege Base but now my
> > search
> >> does not turn up anything.
> >> Can anyone help? Thank You!
> >>
> >> I am running WIN98SE.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

jane

February 12th 05, 02:50 AM

Hi again Ron,
I am also running Win98oem, standard vanilla stuff, perhaps
that is why I've never had a prob?
Certainly wouldnt steer anyone toward a problem intentionally.
Btw, thanks for your tip regarding getting a photo of myself in
the Device Manager area (general), took a bit of messing to get it
to the right size .bmp, but have had it for over 3months, including
some blurb behind the Support Button.
Thanks

regards Jane

"Ron Badour" > wrote in message
...
> Jane,
>
> That site contains the tweak that PCR cautioned against. When it is used,
> it can cause double entries to be created in the right click context menu
> and most would prefer an arrow to that mess.
>
> --
> Regards
>
> Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
> Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
> Knowledge Base Info:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
>
> "jane" > wrote in message
> ...
> > http://www.helpwithwindows.com/windows98/all-tips.html#comm
> >
> > regards Jane
> >
> > "R.L.Barnhart" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Resubmiting due to spelling error in "Subject"!
> >> -
> >> Some of the desktop icons have little white shortcut overlay arrows on
> >> the
> >> bottom left. Tweak UI does not eliminate them as it should. I had this
> >> problem before and found a solution from MS Knowlege Base but now my
> > search
> >> does not turn up anything.
> >> Can anyone help? Thank You!
> >>
> >> I am running WIN98SE.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

Ron Badour

February 12th 05, 04:11 PM

Hi Jane,

No clash here--it appeared you did not know about the possible problem with
the context menu. I believe that when there is a possible side effect, we
ought to caution users and let them sort out whether or not they want to use
the procedure.

I had a sure fire way of getting rid of the arrow when I used W98--I did not
have any shortcuts (except the ones without arrows) on my desktop. The
arrow does not appear in shortcuts in the QL or start menu.

--
Regards

Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
Knowledge Base Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo

"jane" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Ron,
> I'm sorry if I clashed, but I only answered as I have
> been using that tweak for over six months and never had
> a problem with. I also have my tweakui set as well.
>
> regards Jane
>
> "Ron Badour" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Jane,
>>
>> That site contains the tweak that PCR cautioned against. When it is
>> used,
>> it can cause double entries to be created in the right click context menu
>> and most would prefer an arrow to that mess.
>>
>> --
>> Regards
>>
>> Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
>> Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
>> Knowledge Base Info:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
>>
>> "jane" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > http://www.helpwithwindows.com/windows98/all-tips.html#comm
>> >
>> > regards Jane
>> >
>> > "R.L.Barnhart" > wrote in message
>> > ...
>> >> Resubmiting due to spelling error in "Subject"!
>> >> -
>> >> Some of the desktop icons have little white shortcut overlay arrows on
>> >> the
>> >> bottom left. Tweak UI does not eliminate them as it should. I had this
>> >> problem before and found a solution from MS Knowlege Base but now my
>> > search
>> >> does not turn up anything.
>> >> Can anyone help? Thank You!
>> >>
>> >> I am running WIN98SE.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

Gary S. Terhune

February 12th 05, 05:53 PM

I, for one, don't understand the burning need to get rid of the arrows.
I *like* my icons to accurately describe what they represent, <s>.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS MVP Shell/User
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm

"Ron Badour" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Jane,
>
> No clash here--it appeared you did not know about the possible problem
with
> the context menu. I believe that when there is a possible side
effect, we
> ought to caution users and let them sort out whether or not they want
to use
> the procedure.
>
> I had a sure fire way of getting rid of the arrow when I used W98--I
did not
> have any shortcuts (except the ones without arrows) on my desktop.
The
> arrow does not appear in shortcuts in the QL or start menu.
>
> --
> Regards
>
> Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
> Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
> Knowledge Base Info:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
>
> "jane" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi Ron,
> > I'm sorry if I clashed, but I only answered as I have
> > been using that tweak for over six months and never had
> > a problem with. I also have my tweakui set as well.
> >
> > regards Jane
> >
> > "Ron Badour" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Jane,
> >>
> >> That site contains the tweak that PCR cautioned against. When it
is
> >> used,
> >> it can cause double entries to be created in the right click
context menu
> >> and most would prefer an arrow to that mess.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Regards
> >>
> >> Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
> >> Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
> >> Knowledge Base Info:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
> >>
> >> "jane" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > http://www.helpwithwindows.com/windows98/all-tips.html#comm
> >> >
> >> > regards Jane
> >> >
> >> > "R.L.Barnhart" > wrote in message
> >> > ...
> >> >> Resubmiting due to spelling error in "Subject"!
> >> >> -
> >> >> Some of the desktop icons have little white shortcut overlay
arrows on
> >> >> the
> >> >> bottom left. Tweak UI does not eliminate them as it should. I
had this
> >> >> problem before and found a solution from MS Knowlege Base but
now my
> >> > search
> >> >> does not turn up anything.
> >> >> Can anyone help? Thank You!
> >> >>
> >> >> I am running WIN98SE.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

Dan

February 12th 05, 06:08 PM

I actually liked the light arrows because I am kind of picky in how my
desktop looks. However, I accept the black arrows and so life goes on. :>

"Gary S. Terhune" > wrote in message
...
: I, for one, don't understand the burning need to get rid of the arrows.
: I *like* my icons to accurately describe what they represent, <s>.
:
: --
: Gary S. Terhune
: MS MVP Shell/User
: http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
: http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
:
: "Ron Badour" > wrote in message
: ...
: > Hi Jane,
: >
: > No clash here--it appeared you did not know about the possible problem
: with
: > the context menu. I believe that when there is a possible side
: effect, we
: > ought to caution users and let them sort out whether or not they want
: to use
: > the procedure.
: >
: > I had a sure fire way of getting rid of the arrow when I used W98--I
: did not
: > have any shortcuts (except the ones without arrows) on my desktop.
: The
: > arrow does not appear in shortcuts in the QL or start menu.
: >
: > --
: > Regards
: >
: > Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
: > Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
: > Knowledge Base Info:
: > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
: >
: > "jane" > wrote in message
: > ...
: > > Hi Ron,
: > > I'm sorry if I clashed, but I only answered as I have
: > > been using that tweak for over six months and never had
: > > a problem with. I also have my tweakui set as well.
: > >
: > > regards Jane
: > >
: > > "Ron Badour" > wrote in message
: > > ...
: > >> Jane,
: > >>
: > >> That site contains the tweak that PCR cautioned against. When it
: is
: > >> used,
: > >> it can cause double entries to be created in the right click
: context menu
: > >> and most would prefer an arrow to that mess.
: > >>
: > >> --
: > >> Regards
: > >>
: > >> Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
: > >> Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
: > >> Knowledge Base Info:
: > >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
: > >>
: > >> "jane" > wrote in message
: > >> ...
: > >> > http://www.helpwithwindows.com/windows98/all-tips.html#comm
: > >> >
: > >> > regards Jane
: > >> >
: > >> > "R.L.Barnhart" > wrote in message
: > >> > ...
: > >> >> Resubmiting due to spelling error in "Subject"!
: > >> >> -
: > >> >> Some of the desktop icons have little white shortcut overlay
: arrows on
: > >> >> the
: > >> >> bottom left. Tweak UI does not eliminate them as it should. I
: had this
: > >> >> problem before and found a solution from MS Knowlege Base but
: now my
: > >> > search
: > >> >> does not turn up anything.
: > >> >> Can anyone help? Thank You!
: > >> >>
: > >> >> I am running WIN98SE.
: > >> >>
: > >> >>
: > >> >
: > >> >
: > >>
: > >>
: > >
: > >
: >
: >
:

jane

February 13th 05, 12:43 AM

But gary, the icons still refer to their root,
just dont have arrows smudging them out.

regards Jane

"Gary S. Terhune" > wrote in message
...
> I, for one, don't understand the burning need to get rid of the arrows.
> I *like* my icons to accurately describe what they represent, <s>.
>
> --
> Gary S. Terhune
> MS MVP Shell/User
> http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
> http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
>
> "Ron Badour" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi Jane,
> >
> > No clash here--it appeared you did not know about the possible problem
> with
> > the context menu. I believe that when there is a possible side
> effect, we
> > ought to caution users and let them sort out whether or not they want
> to use
> > the procedure.
> >
> > I had a sure fire way of getting rid of the arrow when I used W98--I
> did not
> > have any shortcuts (except the ones without arrows) on my desktop.
> The
> > arrow does not appear in shortcuts in the QL or start menu.
> >
> > --
> > Regards
> >
> > Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
> > Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
> > Knowledge Base Info:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
> >
> > "jane" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Hi Ron,
> > > I'm sorry if I clashed, but I only answered as I have
> > > been using that tweak for over six months and never had
> > > a problem with. I also have my tweakui set as well.
> > >
> > > regards Jane
> > >
> > > "Ron Badour" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > >> Jane,
> > >>
> > >> That site contains the tweak that PCR cautioned against. When it
> is
> > >> used,
> > >> it can cause double entries to be created in the right click
> context menu
> > >> and most would prefer an arrow to that mess.
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> Regards
> > >>
> > >> Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
> > >> Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
> > >> Knowledge Base Info:
> > >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
> > >>
> > >> "jane" > wrote in message
> > >> ...
> > >> > http://www.helpwithwindows.com/windows98/all-tips.html#comm
> > >> >
> > >> > regards Jane
> > >> >
> > >> > "R.L.Barnhart" > wrote in message
> > >> > ...
> > >> >> Resubmiting due to spelling error in "Subject"!
> > >> >> -
> > >> >> Some of the desktop icons have little white shortcut overlay
> arrows on
> > >> >> the
> > >> >> bottom left. Tweak UI does not eliminate them as it should. I
> had this
> > >> >> problem before and found a solution from MS Knowlege Base but
> now my
> > >> > search
> > >> >> does not turn up anything.
> > >> >> Can anyone help? Thank You!
> > >> >>
> > >> >> I am running WIN98SE.
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>

Gary S. Terhune

February 13th 05, 12:46 AM

But the icons are *not* the target. They are shortcuts to the target.
Entirely different animals. I like to know what's a shortcut and what's
a real thing. The arrow immediately distinguishes the two and that's
important to someone like me who isn't interested in appearances, only
reality.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS MVP Shell/User
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm

"jane" > wrote in message
...
> But gary, the icons still refer to their root,
> just dont have arrows smudging them out.
>
> regards Jane
>
> "Gary S. Terhune" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I, for one, don't understand the burning need to get rid of the
arrows.
> > I *like* my icons to accurately describe what they represent, <s>.
> >
> > --
> > Gary S. Terhune
> > MS MVP Shell/User
> > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
> > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
> >
> > "Ron Badour" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Hi Jane,
> > >
> > > No clash here--it appeared you did not know about the possible
problem
> > with
> > > the context menu. I believe that when there is a possible side
> > effect, we
> > > ought to caution users and let them sort out whether or not they
want
> > to use
> > > the procedure.
> > >
> > > I had a sure fire way of getting rid of the arrow when I used
W98--I
> > did not
> > > have any shortcuts (except the ones without arrows) on my desktop.
> > The
> > > arrow does not appear in shortcuts in the QL or start menu.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Regards
> > >
> > > Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
> > > Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
> > > Knowledge Base Info:
> > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
> > >
> > > "jane" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Hi Ron,
> > > > I'm sorry if I clashed, but I only answered as I have
> > > > been using that tweak for over six months and never had
> > > > a problem with. I also have my tweakui set as well.
> > > >
> > > > regards Jane
> > > >
> > > > "Ron Badour" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > >> Jane,
> > > >>
> > > >> That site contains the tweak that PCR cautioned against. When
it
> > is
> > > >> used,
> > > >> it can cause double entries to be created in the right click
> > context menu
> > > >> and most would prefer an arrow to that mess.
> > > >>
> > > >> --
> > > >> Regards
> > > >>
> > > >> Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
> > > >> Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
> > > >> Knowledge Base Info:
> > > >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
> > > >>
> > > >> "jane" > wrote in message
> > > >> ...
> > > >> > http://www.helpwithwindows.com/windows98/all-tips.html#comm
> > > >> >
> > > >> > regards Jane
> > > >> >
> > > >> > "R.L.Barnhart" > wrote in message
> > > >> > ...
> > > >> >> Resubmiting due to spelling error in "Subject"!
> > > >> >> -
> > > >> >> Some of the desktop icons have little white shortcut overlay
> > arrows on
> > > >> >> the
> > > >> >> bottom left. Tweak UI does not eliminate them as it should.
I
> > had this
> > > >> >> problem before and found a solution from MS Knowlege Base
but
> > now my
> > > >> > search
> > > >> >> does not turn up anything.
> > > >> >> Can anyone help? Thank You!
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> I am running WIN98SE.
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>

Dan

February 13th 05, 03:07 AM

BTW, Gary have you seen the Matrix? I liked this movie but I would like to
know if you like the original Matrix at all.

"Gary S. Terhune" > wrote in message
...
: But the icons are *not* the target. They are shortcuts to the target.
: Entirely different animals. I like to know what's a shortcut and what's
: a real thing. The arrow immediately distinguishes the two and that's
: important to someone like me who isn't interested in appearances, only
: reality.
:
: --
: Gary S. Terhune
: MS MVP Shell/User
: http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
: http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
:
: "jane" > wrote in message
: ...
: > But gary, the icons still refer to their root,
: > just dont have arrows smudging them out.
: >
: > regards Jane
: >
: > "Gary S. Terhune" > wrote in message
: > ...
: > > I, for one, don't understand the burning need to get rid of the
: arrows.
: > > I *like* my icons to accurately describe what they represent, <s>.
: > >
: > > --
: > > Gary S. Terhune
: > > MS MVP Shell/User
: > > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
: > > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
: > >
: > > "Ron Badour" > wrote in message
: > > ...
: > > > Hi Jane,
: > > >
: > > > No clash here--it appeared you did not know about the possible
: problem
: > > with
: > > > the context menu. I believe that when there is a possible side
: > > effect, we
: > > > ought to caution users and let them sort out whether or not they
: want
: > > to use
: > > > the procedure.
: > > >
: > > > I had a sure fire way of getting rid of the arrow when I used
: W98--I
: > > did not
: > > > have any shortcuts (except the ones without arrows) on my desktop.
: > > The
: > > > arrow does not appear in shortcuts in the QL or start menu.
: > > >
: > > > --
: > > > Regards
: > > >
: > > > Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
: > > > Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
: > > > Knowledge Base Info:
: > > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
: > > >
: > > > "jane" > wrote in message
: > > > ...
: > > > > Hi Ron,
: > > > > I'm sorry if I clashed, but I only answered as I have
: > > > > been using that tweak for over six months and never had
: > > > > a problem with. I also have my tweakui set as well.
: > > > >
: > > > > regards Jane
: > > > >
: > > > > "Ron Badour" > wrote in message
: > > > > ...
: > > > >> Jane,
: > > > >>
: > > > >> That site contains the tweak that PCR cautioned against. When
: it
: > > is
: > > > >> used,
: > > > >> it can cause double entries to be created in the right click
: > > context menu
: > > > >> and most would prefer an arrow to that mess.
: > > > >>
: > > > >> --
: > > > >> Regards
: > > > >>
: > > > >> Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
: > > > >> Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
: > > > >> Knowledge Base Info:
: > > > >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
: > > > >>
: > > > >> "jane" > wrote in message
: > > > >> ...
: > > > >> > http://www.helpwithwindows.com/windows98/all-tips.html#comm
: > > > >> >
: > > > >> > regards Jane
: > > > >> >
: > > > >> > "R.L.Barnhart" > wrote in message
: > > > >> > ...
: > > > >> >> Resubmiting due to spelling error in "Subject"!
: > > > >> >> -
: > > > >> >> Some of the desktop icons have little white shortcut overlay
: > > arrows on
: > > > >> >> the
: > > > >> >> bottom left. Tweak UI does not eliminate them as it should.
: I
: > > had this
: > > > >> >> problem before and found a solution from MS Knowlege Base
: but
: > > now my
: > > > >> > search
: > > > >> >> does not turn up anything.
: > > > >> >> Can anyone help? Thank You!
: > > > >> >>
: > > > >> >> I am running WIN98SE.
: > > > >> >>
: > > > >> >>
: > > > >> >
: > > > >> >
: > > > >>
: > > > >>
: > > > >
: > > > >
: > > >
: > > >
: > >
: >
: >
:

cquirke (MVP Win9x)

February 13th 05, 03:23 AM

On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 11:13:16 +1030, "jane" > wrote:

>But gary, the icons still refer to their root,
>just dont have arrows smudging them out.

No, you're missing it.

Shortcut files don't display their file name extension, even when you
have file name extensions unhidden. IOW, the name of a file that's
really ReadMe.TXT.pif will be displayed as ReadMe.TXT

Shortcut files are dangerous in two ways:

1) By design, they point to and "open" arbitrary targets of any type

IOW, if the path is predictable, or will be automatically applied, a
shortcut can run any code file on your system. More to the point, it
can pass parameters to that code file. For example, DELTREE.EXE can
be automated to delete "My Documents" without prompting, etc.

An obvious defence against this is to avoid predictable paths, and not
store data on the desktop (as that's often the default context for an
unspecified "Delete *.* "). But wait; it gets worse...

2) By defect, they can contain raw code themselves

By intention, .pif files are supposed to be pointers to DOS programs.
But there's no sanity-checking to ensure this is the case; in a raw
..EXE is renamed to .PIF, Windows is indeed stupid enough to run it as
raw code, rather than abort with an "invalif .PIF" error.

For this reason. .PIF files are popular for malware attack files. The
extension's never displayed, the icon can be set to anything (it's
derived from the contents of the file itself), and it runs as raw code
without further ado. The *ONLY* clue you have, is the shortcut arrow.

I suspect this may be why a security update "broke" the
hide-the-arrows functionality within Shell32.dll (which has been seen
as an unwanted side-effect of the update, in that it breaks the
ability of TweakUI to hide shortcut arrows).

>--------------- ----- ---- --- -- - - -
Tech Support: The guys who follow the
'Parade of New Products' with a shovel.
>--------------- ----- ---- --- -- - - -

Gary S. Terhune

February 13th 05, 03:34 AM

Believe I have. But it's all a blur to me, like most other things that
happened more that a few days ago, <s>>

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS MVP Shell/User
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm

"Dan" > wrote in message
...
> BTW, Gary have you seen the Matrix? I liked this movie but I would
like to
> know if you like the original Matrix at all.
>
> "Gary S. Terhune" > wrote in message
> ...
> : But the icons are *not* the target. They are shortcuts to the
target.
> : Entirely different animals. I like to know what's a shortcut and
what's
> : a real thing. The arrow immediately distinguishes the two and that's
> : important to someone like me who isn't interested in appearances,
only
> : reality.
> :
> : --
> : Gary S. Terhune
> : MS MVP Shell/User
> : http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
> : http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
> :
> : "jane" > wrote in message
> : ...
> : > But gary, the icons still refer to their root,
> : > just dont have arrows smudging them out.
> : >
> : > regards Jane
> : >
> : > "Gary S. Terhune" > wrote in message
> : > ...
> : > > I, for one, don't understand the burning need to get rid of the
> : arrows.
> : > > I *like* my icons to accurately describe what they represent,
<s>.
> : > >
> : > > --
> : > > Gary S. Terhune
> : > > MS MVP Shell/User
> : > > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
> : > > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
> : > >
> : > > "Ron Badour" > wrote in message
> : > > ...
> : > > > Hi Jane,
> : > > >
> : > > > No clash here--it appeared you did not know about the possible
> : problem
> : > > with
> : > > > the context menu. I believe that when there is a possible
side
> : > > effect, we
> : > > > ought to caution users and let them sort out whether or not
they
> : want
> : > > to use
> : > > > the procedure.
> : > > >
> : > > > I had a sure fire way of getting rid of the arrow when I used
> : W98--I
> : > > did not
> : > > > have any shortcuts (except the ones without arrows) on my
desktop.
> : > > The
> : > > > arrow does not appear in shortcuts in the QL or start menu.
> : > > >
> : > > > --
> : > > > Regards
> : > > >
> : > > > Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
> : > > > Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
> : > > > Knowledge Base Info:
> : > > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
> : > > >
> : > > > "jane" > wrote in message
> : > > > ...
> : > > > > Hi Ron,
> : > > > > I'm sorry if I clashed, but I only answered as I have
> : > > > > been using that tweak for over six months and never had
> : > > > > a problem with. I also have my tweakui set as well.
> : > > > >
> : > > > > regards Jane
> : > > > >
> : > > > > "Ron Badour" > wrote in message
> : > > > > ...
> : > > > >> Jane,
> : > > > >>
> : > > > >> That site contains the tweak that PCR cautioned against.
When
> : it
> : > > is
> : > > > >> used,
> : > > > >> it can cause double entries to be created in the right
click
> : > > context menu
> : > > > >> and most would prefer an arrow to that mess.
> : > > > >>
> : > > > >> --
> : > > > >> Regards
> : > > > >>
> : > > > >> Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
> : > > > >> Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
> : > > > >> Knowledge Base Info:
> : > > > >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
> : > > > >>
> : > > > >> "jane" > wrote in message
> : > > > >> ...
> : > > > >> >
http://www.helpwithwindows.com/windows98/all-tips.html#comm
> : > > > >> >
> : > > > >> > regards Jane
> : > > > >> >
> : > > > >> > "R.L.Barnhart" > wrote in message
> : > > > >> > ...
> : > > > >> >> Resubmiting due to spelling error in "Subject"!
> : > > > >> >> -
> : > > > >> >> Some of the desktop icons have little white shortcut
overlay
> : > > arrows on
> : > > > >> >> the
> : > > > >> >> bottom left. Tweak UI does not eliminate them as it
should.
> : I
> : > > had this
> : > > > >> >> problem before and found a solution from MS Knowlege
Base
> : but
> : > > now my
> : > > > >> > search
> : > > > >> >> does not turn up anything.
> : > > > >> >> Can anyone help? Thank You!
> : > > > >> >>
> : > > > >> >> I am running WIN98SE.
> : > > > >> >>
> : > > > >> >>
> : > > > >> >
> : > > > >> >
> : > > > >>
> : > > > >>
> : > > > >
> : > > > >
> : > > >
> : > > >
> : > >
> : >
> : >
> :
>
>

Dan

February 13th 05, 04:02 AM

Chris, my post below asked what you would have me add to my letter to
Microsoft about the maintenace operating system for XP PRO or any other NT
operating system since the NT operating system just uses a command.com prompt
with a DOS emulator and not a true maintenace operating system. Thanks in
advance for your input, Chris.

"cquirke (MVP Win9x)" > wrote in message
...
: On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 11:13:16 +1030, "jane" > wrote:
:
: >But gary, the icons still refer to their root,
: >just dont have arrows smudging them out.
:
: No, you're missing it.
:
: Shortcut files don't display their file name extension, even when you
: have file name extensions unhidden. IOW, the name of a file that's
: really ReadMe.TXT.pif will be displayed as ReadMe.TXT
:
: Shortcut files are dangerous in two ways:
:
: 1) By design, they point to and "open" arbitrary targets of any type
:
: IOW, if the path is predictable, or will be automatically applied, a
: shortcut can run any code file on your system. More to the point, it
: can pass parameters to that code file. For example, DELTREE.EXE can
: be automated to delete "My Documents" without prompting, etc.
:
: An obvious defence against this is to avoid predictable paths, and not
: store data on the desktop (as that's often the default context for an
: unspecified "Delete *.* "). But wait; it gets worse...
:
: 2) By defect, they can contain raw code themselves
:
: By intention, .pif files are supposed to be pointers to DOS programs.
: But there's no sanity-checking to ensure this is the case; in a raw
: .EXE is renamed to .PIF, Windows is indeed stupid enough to run it as
: raw code, rather than abort with an "invalif .PIF" error.
:
: For this reason. .PIF files are popular for malware attack files. The
: extension's never displayed, the icon can be set to anything (it's
: derived from the contents of the file itself), and it runs as raw code
: without further ado. The *ONLY* clue you have, is the shortcut arrow.
:
: I suspect this may be why a security update "broke" the
: hide-the-arrows functionality within Shell32.dll (which has been seen
: as an unwanted side-effect of the update, in that it breaks the
: ability of TweakUI to hide shortcut arrows).
:
:
:
: >--------------- ----- ---- --- -- - - -
: Tech Support: The guys who follow the
: 'Parade of New Products' with a shovel.
: >--------------- ----- ---- --- -- - - -

jane

February 13th 05, 04:54 AM

Hi cquirke,
Scarey stuff.

regards Jane

"cquirke (MVP Win9x)" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 11:13:16 +1030, "jane" > wrote:
>
> >But gary, the icons still refer to their root,
> >just dont have arrows smudging them out.
>
> No, you're missing it.
>
> Shortcut files don't display their file name extension, even when you
> have file name extensions unhidden. IOW, the name of a file that's
> really ReadMe.TXT.pif will be displayed as ReadMe.TXT
>
> Shortcut files are dangerous in two ways:
>
> 1) By design, they point to and "open" arbitrary targets of any type
>
> IOW, if the path is predictable, or will be automatically applied, a
> shortcut can run any code file on your system. More to the point, it
> can pass parameters to that code file. For example, DELTREE.EXE can
> be automated to delete "My Documents" without prompting, etc.
>
> An obvious defence against this is to avoid predictable paths, and not
> store data on the desktop (as that's often the default context for an
> unspecified "Delete *.* "). But wait; it gets worse...
>
> 2) By defect, they can contain raw code themselves
>
> By intention, .pif files are supposed to be pointers to DOS programs.
> But there's no sanity-checking to ensure this is the case; in a raw
> .EXE is renamed to .PIF, Windows is indeed stupid enough to run it as
> raw code, rather than abort with an "invalif .PIF" error.
>
> For this reason. .PIF files are popular for malware attack files. The
> extension's never displayed, the icon can be set to anything (it's
> derived from the contents of the file itself), and it runs as raw code
> without further ado. The *ONLY* clue you have, is the shortcut arrow.
>
> I suspect this may be why a security update "broke" the
> hide-the-arrows functionality within Shell32.dll (which has been seen
> as an unwanted side-effect of the update, in that it breaks the
> ability of TweakUI to hide shortcut arrows).
>
>
>
> >--------------- ----- ---- --- -- - - -
> Tech Support: The guys who follow the
> 'Parade of New Products' with a shovel.
> >--------------- ----- ---- --- -- - - -

cquirke (MVP Win9x)

February 13th 05, 10:10 PM

On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 21:02:07 -0700, "Dan" > wrote:

>Chris, my post below asked what you would have me add to my letter to
>Microsoft about the maintenace operating system for XP PRO or any other NT
>operating system since the NT operating system just uses a command.com prompt
>with a DOS emulator and not a true maintenace operating system. Thanks in
>advance for your input, Chris.

You've got it, but in another thread :-)

>---------------- ----- ---- --- -- - - - -
Cats have 9 lives, which makes them
ideal for experimentation!
>---------------- ----- ---- --- -- - - - -

cquirke (MVP Win9x)

February 13th 05, 10:12 PM

On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 15:24:57 +1030, "jane" > wrote:

>Hi cquirke,
>Scarey stuff.

Quite!

Shortcuts (esp. .PIF) without arrows are like sharks without fins
:-)

So... be careful what you wish for.

>-------------------- ----- ---- --- -- - - - -
"If I'd known it was harmless, I'd have
killed it myself" (PKD)
>-------------------- ----- ---- --- -- - - - -

Dan

February 14th 05, 03:08 AM

I found it. Thanks I appreciate the information. Have a great night!

"cquirke (MVP Win9x)" > wrote in message
...
: On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 21:02:07 -0700, "Dan" > wrote:
:
: >Chris, my post below asked what you would have me add to my letter to
: >Microsoft about the maintenace operating system for XP PRO or any other NT
: >operating system since the NT operating system just uses a command.com
prompt
: >with a DOS emulator and not a true maintenace operating system. Thanks in
: >advance for your input, Chris.
:
: You've got it, but in another thread :-)
:
:
:
: >---------------- ----- ---- --- -- - - - -
: Cats have 9 lives, which makes them
: ideal for experimentation!
: >---------------- ----- ---- --- -- - - - -

Muddle

February 26th 05, 06:38 PM

I could link you to thirty dozen real pretty arrows that people like to use
how bout that!
How bout one I've not yet made called Mother Of Pearl that looks like Mother
Of Pearl.
Nobody places EXE's in the start menu or the Desktop and anyone that does
should be shot.
Your rivaling PCR for persistent stupidity.

"Gary S. Terhune" > wrote in message
...
> I, for one, don't understand the burning need to get rid of the arrows.
> I *like* my icons to accurately describe what they represent, <s>.
>
> --
> Gary S. Terhune
> MS MVP Shell/User
> http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
> http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
>
> "Ron Badour" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi Jane,
> >
> > No clash here--it appeared you did not know about the possible problem
> with
> > the context menu. I believe that when there is a possible side
> effect, we
> > ought to caution users and let them sort out whether or not they want
> to use
> > the procedure.
> >
> > I had a sure fire way of getting rid of the arrow when I used W98--I
> did not
> > have any shortcuts (except the ones without arrows) on my desktop.
> The
> > arrow does not appear in shortcuts in the QL or start menu.
> >
> > --
> > Regards
> >
> > Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
> > Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
> > Knowledge Base Info:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
> >
> > "jane" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Hi Ron,
> > > I'm sorry if I clashed, but I only answered as I have
> > > been using that tweak for over six months and never had
> > > a problem with. I also have my tweakui set as well.
> > >
> > > regards Jane
> > >
> > > "Ron Badour" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > >> Jane,
> > >>
> > >> That site contains the tweak that PCR cautioned against. When it
> is
> > >> used,
> > >> it can cause double entries to be created in the right click
> context menu
> > >> and most would prefer an arrow to that mess.
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> Regards
> > >>
> > >> Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
> > >> Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
> > >> Knowledge Base Info:
> > >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
> > >>
> > >> "jane" > wrote in message
> > >> ...
> > >> > http://www.helpwithwindows.com/windows98/all-tips.html#comm
> > >> >
> > >> > regards Jane
> > >> >
> > >> > "R.L.Barnhart" > wrote in message
> > >> > ...
> > >> >> Resubmiting due to spelling error in "Subject"!
> > >> >> -
> > >> >> Some of the desktop icons have little white shortcut overlay
> arrows on
> > >> >> the
> > >> >> bottom left. Tweak UI does not eliminate them as it should. I
> had this
> > >> >> problem before and found a solution from MS Knowlege Base but
> now my
> > >> > search
> > >> >> does not turn up anything.
> > >> >> Can anyone help? Thank You!
> > >> >>
> > >> >> I am running WIN98SE.
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>

Richard G. Harper

February 26th 05, 07:34 PM

It is probably a good thing you don't know who you're insulting. Ignorance
is bliss.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

"Muddle" > wrote in message
...
>I could link you to thirty dozen real pretty arrows that people like to use
> how bout that!
> How bout one I've not yet made called Mother Of Pearl that looks like
> Mother
> Of Pearl.
> Nobody places EXE's in the start menu or the Desktop and anyone that does
> should be shot.
> Your rivaling PCR for persistent stupidity.
>
> "Gary S. Terhune" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I, for one, don't understand the burning need to get rid of the arrows.
>> I *like* my icons to accurately describe what they represent, <s>.

PCR

February 26th 05, 08:15 PM

Mikhail Zhilin

February 26th 05, 09:31 PM

On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 15:15:59 -0500, "PCR" > wrote:

>I do everything better than Terhune! Anything he can do, I can do
>better!

:)))

Sorry, couldn't resist: with the history of the thread cut off -- this
statement looks more attractive! Isn't so, PCR? :-)

--
Mikhail
======

PCR

February 26th 05, 09:37 PM

Absolutely it is so! And, thanks!

--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"Mikhail Zhilin" > wrote in message
...
| On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 15:15:59 -0500, "PCR" > wrote:
|
| >I do everything better than Terhune! Anything he can do, I can do
| >better!
|
| :)))
|
| Sorry, couldn't resist: with the history of the thread cut off -- this
| statement looks more attractive! Isn't so, PCR? :-)
|
| --
| Mikhail
| ======

Gary S. Terhune

February 26th 05, 11:20 PM

I'm beginning to see where the moniker came from, <g>.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS MVP Shell/User
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm

"Richard G. Harper" > wrote in message
...
> It is probably a good thing you don't know who you're insulting.
Ignorance
> is bliss.
>
> --
> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]
> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
> * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
> * My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
> "Muddle" > wrote in message
> ...
> >I could link you to thirty dozen real pretty arrows that people like
to use
> > how bout that!
> > How bout one I've not yet made called Mother Of Pearl that looks
like
> > Mother
> > Of Pearl.
> > Nobody places EXE's in the start menu or the Desktop and anyone that
does
> > should be shot.
> > Your rivaling PCR for persistent stupidity.
> >
> > "Gary S. Terhune" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> I, for one, don't understand the burning need to get rid of the
arrows.
> >> I *like* my icons to accurately describe what they represent, <s>.
>
>

Gary S. Terhune

February 26th 05, 11:37 PM

"Muddle" > wrote in message
...
> I could link you to thirty dozen real pretty arrows that people like
to use
> how bout that!

I dunno. What's your point?

> How bout one I've not yet made called Mother Of Pearl that looks like
Mother
> Of Pearl.

Not interested, thank you.

> Nobody places EXE's in the start menu or the Desktop and anyone that
does
> should be shot.

1. Shortcuts don't always point to EXE files. In fact, lots of them
don't.

2. There's nothing really inherently wrong about placing EXE files in
the Start Menu or on the desktop. I quite frequently put them on the
desktop, in fact. They're often called "Setup.exe." There are also a
couple of standalone EXEs that I quite often use that go well in the
Start\Programs\Startup folder, not to mention stand-alone EXEs or COMs
that are handy to put in the Accessories menu. If they're stand-alone,
requiring no installation--no DLLs, no other files involved, no Registry
or other configuration files--there's nothing at all wrong with it. Not,
perhaps, the most conventional way to do things, but they work just
fine.

3. The arrows don't show in the Start menu, anyway. So your entire
tirade, at least as regards the Start menu, is, well, idiotic.

> Your rivaling PCR for persistent stupidity.

Perhaps. But then, I have to look at the source of this statement,
someone who has apparently won the stupidity prize long ago and taken it
home for keeps. Relative to yourself, neither PCR nor I wouldn't even be
in the running. Go back to your sandbox until you can learn some manners
(not to mention spelling.)

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS MVP Shell/User
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm

Dan

February 28th 05, 01:41 PM

Exactly, Richard. I made that mistake a while back by insulting Sandi, MVP.
Fortunately, Sandi forgave me quickly and I greatly appreciated it. I
definately am more careful now with my choice of words.

"Richard G. Harper" > wrote in message
...
: It is probably a good thing you don't know who you're insulting. Ignorance
: is bliss.
:
: --
: Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]
: * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
: * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
: * My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
: * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
:
:
: "Muddle" > wrote in message
: ...
: >I could link you to thirty dozen real pretty arrows that people like to
use
: > how bout that!
: > How bout one I've not yet made called Mother Of Pearl that looks like
: > Mother
: > Of Pearl.
: > Nobody places EXE's in the start menu or the Desktop and anyone that does
: > should be shot.
: > Your rivaling PCR for persistent stupidity.
: >
: > "Gary S. Terhune" > wrote in message
: > ...
: >> I, for one, don't understand the burning need to get rid of the arrows.
: >> I *like* my icons to accurately describe what they represent, <s>.
:
:

Dan

February 28th 05, 01:45 PM

Dan

February 28th 05, 01:47 PM

I agree with Gary S. Terhune. Motion forwarded and any objections? <smile>

"Gary S. Terhune" > wrote in message
...
: "Muddle" > wrote in message
: ...
: > I could link you to thirty dozen real pretty arrows that people like
: to use
: > how bout that!
:
: I dunno. What's your point?
:
: > How bout one I've not yet made called Mother Of Pearl that looks like
: Mother
: > Of Pearl.
:
: Not interested, thank you.
:
: > Nobody places EXE's in the start menu or the Desktop and anyone that
: does
: > should be shot.
:
: 1. Shortcuts don't always point to EXE files. In fact, lots of them
: don't.
:
: 2. There's nothing really inherently wrong about placing EXE files in
: the Start Menu or on the desktop. I quite frequently put them on the
: desktop, in fact. They're often called "Setup.exe." There are also a
: couple of standalone EXEs that I quite often use that go well in the
: Start\Programs\Startup folder, not to mention stand-alone EXEs or COMs
: that are handy to put in the Accessories menu. If they're stand-alone,
: requiring no installation--no DLLs, no other files involved, no Registry
: or other configuration files--there's nothing at all wrong with it. Not,
: perhaps, the most conventional way to do things, but they work just
: fine.
:
: 3. The arrows don't show in the Start menu, anyway. So your entire
: tirade, at least as regards the Start menu, is, well, idiotic.
:
: > Your rivaling PCR for persistent stupidity.
:
: Perhaps. But then, I have to look at the source of this statement,
: someone who has apparently won the stupidity prize long ago and taken it
: home for keeps. Relative to yourself, neither PCR nor I wouldn't even be
: in the running. Go back to your sandbox until you can learn some manners
: (not to mention spelling.)
:
: --
: Gary S. Terhune
: MS MVP Shell/User
: http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
: http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
:
:

PCR

February 28th 05, 08:00 PM

I am pleased to know I can write a long & drawn out post better than
Terhune ever did, EVEN in his incredible clean boot troubleshoot post OR
the one that devastates Device Manager!

--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"Dan" > wrote in message
...
| Sorry to burst your bubble. PCR but this is simply not the case.
Although,
| your posts can be very helpful, they are also usually long and drawn
out
| which can confuse a novice user. It is great to have the information
but one
| must carefully sift through the chaff in your posts to find the true
wheat.
| Now with that being said, I have no intention of insulting you but I
wanted
| my opinion to be known and also to make sure your pride stays in
check.
| <smile> Have a great day and take care PCR. Now a comparison between
Gary
| S. Terhune and Hugh Candlin would make me stop and pause because both
of them
| are really smart.
|
| "PCR" > wrote in message
| ...
| : I do everything better than Terhune! Anything he can do, I can do
| : better!
| :
| : --
| : Thanks or Good Luck,
| : There may be humor in this post, and,
| : Naturally, you will not sue,
| : should things get worse after this,
| : PCR
| :
| : "Muddle" > wrote in message
| : ...
| : | I could link you to thirty dozen real pretty arrows that people
like
| : to use
| : | how bout that!
| : | How bout one I've not yet made called Mother Of Pearl that looks
like
| : Mother
| : | Of Pearl.
| : | Nobody places EXE's in the start menu or the Desktop and anyone
that
| : does
| : | should be shot.
| : | Your rivaling PCR for persistent stupidity.
| : |
| : | "Gary S. Terhune" > wrote in message
| : | ...
| : | > I, for one, don't understand the burning need to get rid of the
| : arrows.
| : | > I *like* my icons to accurately describe what they represent,
<s>.
| : | >
| : | > --
| : | > Gary S. Terhune
| : | > MS MVP Shell/User
| : | > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
| : | > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
| : | >
| : | > "Ron Badour" > wrote in message
| : | > ...
| : | > > Hi Jane,
| : | > >
| : | > > No clash here--it appeared you did not know about the possible
| : problem
| : | > with
| : | > > the context menu. I believe that when there is a possible
side
| : | > effect, we
| : | > > ought to caution users and let them sort out whether or not
they
| : want
| : | > to use
| : | > > the procedure.
| : | > >
| : | > > I had a sure fire way of getting rid of the arrow when I used
| : W98--I
| : | > did not
| : | > > have any shortcuts (except the ones without arrows) on my
desktop.
| : | > The
| : | > > arrow does not appear in shortcuts in the QL or start menu.
| : | > >
| : | > > --
| : | > > Regards
| : | > >
| : | > > Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
| : | > > Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
| : | > > Knowledge Base Info:
| : | > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
| : | > >
| : | > > "jane" > wrote in message
| : | > > ...
| : | > > > Hi Ron,
| : | > > > I'm sorry if I clashed, but I only answered as I have
| : | > > > been using that tweak for over six months and never had
| : | > > > a problem with. I also have my tweakui set as well.
| : | > > >
| : | > > > regards Jane
| : | > > >
| : | > > > "Ron Badour" > wrote in message
| : | > > > ...
| : | > > >> Jane,
| : | > > >>
| : | > > >> That site contains the tweak that PCR cautioned against.
When
| : it
| : | > is
| : | > > >> used,
| : | > > >> it can cause double entries to be created in the right
click
| : | > context menu
| : | > > >> and most would prefer an arrow to that mess.
| : | > > >>
| : | > > >> --
| : | > > >> Regards
| : | > > >>
| : | > > >> Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
| : | > > >> Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
| : | > > >> Knowledge Base Info:
| : | > > >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
| : | > > >>
| : | > > >> "jane" > wrote in message
| : | > > >> ...
| : | > > >> >
http://www.helpwithwindows.com/windows98/all-tips.html#comm
| : | > > >> >
| : | > > >> > regards Jane
| : | > > >> >
| : | > > >> > "R.L.Barnhart" > wrote in message
| : | > > >> > ...
| : | > > >> >> Resubmiting due to spelling error in "Subject"!
| : | > > >> >> -
| : | > > >> >> Some of the desktop icons have little white shortcut
overlay
| : | > arrows on
| : | > > >> >> the
| : | > > >> >> bottom left. Tweak UI does not eliminate them as it
should.
| : I
| : | > had this
| : | > > >> >> problem before and found a solution from MS Knowlege
Base
| : but
| : | > now my
| : | > > >> > search
| : | > > >> >> does not turn up anything.
| : | > > >> >> Can anyone help? Thank You!
| : | > > >> >>
| : | > > >> >> I am running WIN98SE.
| : | > > >> >>
| : | > > >> >>
| : | > > >> >
| : | > > >> >
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