an arrow on desktop shortcut icon?


  1. fluidmotion
    Posts : 275
    Win7 Starter 32 bits
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    an arrow on desktop shortcut icon?


    what is the arrow on the left bottom corner on desktop short cut icon for?
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  3. Airbot
    Posts : 18,404
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    To show that it's a shortcut.


    Shortcut Arrow - Change, Remove, or Restore
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