This is the update that broke it:
Unchecked Buffer in Windows Shell Could Lead to Code Running (Q313829)
http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=313829
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Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
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"Ron Badour" wrote in message
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I don't recall which patch did it as it was well over a year ago--you might
be able to find out by searching in the Google newsgroup archives:
http://groups.google.com/groups


Here is the essence of the article I referred you to:

SUMMARY
When you create a shortcut or program information file (PIF), the icon that
is generated has an arrow in the lower left corner. Microsoft Windows has a
registry setting called IsShortcut that causes this arrow to appear.
MORE INFORMATION
WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that
may require you to reinstall Windows. Microsoft cannot guarantee that
problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved.
Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

NOTE: For information about how to edit the registry, view the Changing Keys
And Values online Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe). Note that you
should make a backup copy of the registry files (System.dat and User.dat)
before you edit the registry.

If you do not want new shortcut icons to contain this arrow, use Registry
Editor to search for and remove the IsShortcut value from:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\piffile

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Regards

Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
Knowledge Base Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo

"Trinidad Latvel" wrote in message
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I did try the link you gave, it says: The article you are looking for is
currently not available.

"Ron Badour" wrote in message
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| A security upgrade broke Tweak's ability to alter the shortcut arrow.
I
| would remove all the shortcuts from the desktop and put them in an easy
to
| access place on the start menu.
|
| http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=126631 This article tells how to
remove
| the arrow; however, be aware that it can also cause double entries on
the
| right click context menu.
|
| --
| Regards
|
| Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
| Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
| Knowledge Base Info:
| http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo
|
| "Trinidad Latvel" wrote in message
| ...
| Hi,
| After downloading latest upgrades from Microsoft web site, I'm not
able
to
| change the shortcut arrows look anymore. I choose "light arrow" with
| TweakUI, but nothing happens.
| Thanks if anyone can give me some advice here how to fix this thing.
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