This short guide will explain step by step how to disable/remove those annoying little check-boxes next to each icon in Windows 10.
- Start out by opening a File Explorer window from your Taskbar.
- Select any folder in your File Explorer by clicking on it once, then select File from the top menu and Options from the drop-down list. Note: if Options isn’t listed, it means you forgot to select a folder first.
- This will open the Folder Options window. Select the View tab. In the Advanced settings: section, scroll down to the item titled Use check boxes to select items and remove the checkmark from that box. Finally, click the Apply to Folders button located in the Folder views section.
- That’s it – they’re gone – no more check-boxes!
Thanks. Those checkboxes are so pointless. This worked a treat!
Thank you so so much, it worked !!! :))))
Brian Dunn
I love you guys they were so annoying and thanks to you there now gone.
thank a lot!
Found it unchecked, so I selected it, applied, then unselected it and it worked! Thanks!
Why are they there? what purpose did the idiots at MS serve with these checks.
Followed your instructions to a T, check marks on desk top icon’s are alive and still appear.
Thanks!