Rename AliasBadgeIcon.icns file in Catalina

I am trying to rename this file so that I can get rid of the arrows on my alias folders. I have done this successfully with earlier OSX following these instructions:

http://osxdaily.com/2012/06/23/remove-the-alias-arrow-badge-from-icons-in-mac-os-x/

But now, in 10.15.2, I can't click on it to rename. I've tried all the variations--command-click, command-shift-click, etc.

When I right click on the file, "Rename" does not show as one of the options.

Screen shot of info window attached.

When I open in Preview the file shows as locked in the bar with the file name.

Any help would be appreciated!

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 18, 2019 07:05 AM

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Posted on Dec 18, 2019 09:23 AM

<I am trying to rename this file so that I can get rid of the arrows on my alias folders.>



No can do. Yes you used to, but not with Cataliana—you can read more after the jump




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