I have the exact same problem. Windows XP Home Editions,
IE 6. I have went into the Internet Options Accessibility
boxes and they are all clear. When I look at web pages,
they all have white backgrounds. I can switch to
Netscape, and everything is fine. Will be anxious for
responses. Thanks!
Background Colors or Images Are Not Visible on Web Pages in Internet
Explorer
When you attempt to view a Web page that has a background color or
background image, the background is not displayed and a white background is
displayed instead. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=277008
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Images/Pictures, mind you the background could be an image file.
Clear the IE cache. I.E./Tools/Options/General/Delete files (and delete
offline content.) It's often recommended that the Temporary Internet Files
(folder) be kept at
40-50 MB. Bigger isn't necessarily better.
If still no joy then have a look at this page for other issues. http://www.generation.net/~hleboeuf/ieimage.htm