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    Huge desktop icons in vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Ryan1983, Apr 17, 2007.

  1. Ryan1983

    Ryan1983 Newbie

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    Is there any way to decrease the icon size in vista? it's currently set at the lower of the two dpi settings and they still seem really big. I also have it set at the largest screen resolution

    thanks
     
    Ryan1983, Apr 17, 2007
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  2. Aerozolic

    Aerozolic Notebook Consultant

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    Right click on Desktop->View->and choose the size you want.
     
    Aerozolic, Apr 17, 2007
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  3. Ryan1983

    Ryan1983 Newbie

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    Thanks! i don't know how i overlooked that

    Also, is there anyway to remove the shortcut arrows from the icons? i know you could do it in xp with tweakUI
     
    Ryan1983, Apr 17, 2007
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  4. WackyT

    WackyT Notebook Deity

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    I think you can do that with TweakVI.
     
    WackyT, Apr 17, 2007
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  5. sylonien

    sylonien Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks! Wanted to ask that question before!
     
    sylonien, Apr 17, 2007
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