Is it possible to remove the shortcut layer for a single icon?

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  1. JDobbsy1987
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    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
       New #11

    To be 100% sure i have just tested it using Brink's tutorial (I did 'Option One')
    Shortcut Arrow - Change, Remove, or Restore

    The shortcut arrow disappeared, i deleted the 'shortcut' and checked the actual file and it's still there.

    This did affect all shortcuts though which isn't what the OP is after.

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  3. mws7497
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    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit operating system - includes service pack 1
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       New #12

    Thanks both. It does say that right click and properties will tell you it's a shortcut.

    Am I being dumb (probably), but aren't all icons basically a shortcut?
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  4. JDobbsy1987
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    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
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    mws7497 said:
    Am I being dumb (probably), but aren't all icons basically a shortcut?
    Depends what you define as an icon, see below image (this is what makes the shortcut arrow quite an important visual)

    Is it possible to remove the shortcut layer for a single icon?-2014-08-28-23_26_50-.png

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  6. mws7497
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    Thanks. I'll have a think about it and have a look when I go to the charity's office in the morning. I'll probably have to be a bit more creative
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