Re: Desktop Icon Titles are Highlighted

"BillF" wrote:

> Edna, I solved the problem!
>
> Take a look at Keith Miller's points again, sent by Ramesh:
>
> Additional note, from Keith Miller:
>
> Four things are required for transparent icon backgrounds:
>
> 1) 'System Properties' -> 'Advanced' tab -> Performance 'Settings' ->
> 'Visual Effects' tab:
> "use drop shadows for icon labels..." must be checked
>
> 2) Right-click on Desktop -> 'Arrange Icons by' -> "Lock Web items..." must
> be CLEARED
>
> 3) If you have any web content on your desktop, transparency won't work.
>
> To check for web content: Display Properties > Desktop tab > Customize
> Desktop button > Web tab >
> make sure all checkboxes are clear.
>
> 4) Wallpaper must be an image file, not html.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
> Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
> I tried this, and all the black patches went away. Thank you, Ramesh, and
> Keith Miller!
>
> "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
>
> > Click on the Start button
> > Select Control Panel
> > Then select Performance and Maintenance/Adjust Visual Effects/"Use drop shadows for
> > icon labels on the Desktop".
> > Classic - Control Panel/System/Advanced/Performance/Settings
> > If this still doesn't do the trick, right-click the desktop, point to Arrange Icons
> > By and make sure that Lock Web Items on Desktop is un-checked
> >
> > --
> >
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> >
> > "Edna" <Edna@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news7485724-4785-44E4-AB9D-E15E1A05CB2C@microsoft.com...
> > | Under each of my Desktop Icons there's a coloured patch bearing the title.
> > | Is there a way of making this patch transparent ie just have the titles
> > | printed on the desktop void of the patch? Thx ...
> > |
> >
> >
> > BillF You're brilliant I've been trying for months to work this one out I thought it was just another Windows glitch. Thanks a lot.