R Ronnie Vernon MVP Jul 23, 2004 #3 Kim said: Want to change my Desktop Icon Text Background to transparent. Click to expand... Kim Right click My Computer and select Properties/Advanced tab. In the Performance section, click the Settings button/Visual Effects tab. Scroll to the bottom of that list and make sure that "Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop" is checked. -- Ronnie Vernon Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User Please reply to the newsgroup so all may benefit. http://www.dts-l.org http://www.mvps.org
Kim said: Want to change my Desktop Icon Text Background to transparent. Click to expand... Kim Right click My Computer and select Properties/Advanced tab. In the Performance section, click the Settings button/Visual Effects tab. Scroll to the bottom of that list and make sure that "Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop" is checked. -- Ronnie Vernon Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User Please reply to the newsgroup so all may benefit. http://www.dts-l.org http://www.mvps.org
A Anando [MS-MVP] Jul 23, 2004 #4 Hi Kim, Checkpoints to consider: 1) Right click on desktop >> arrange icons by >> uncheck "Lock Web items on desktop" 2) Right click on My Computer >> Properties >> Advanced tab >> Settings under 'Performance' >> check "Use drop shadows for icon labels on desktop". -- Anando Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User http://www.microsoft.com/mvp http://www.mvps.org Folder customizations http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku Protect your PC! http://www.microsoft.com/protect
Hi Kim, Checkpoints to consider: 1) Right click on desktop >> arrange icons by >> uncheck "Lock Web items on desktop" 2) Right click on My Computer >> Properties >> Advanced tab >> Settings under 'Performance' >> check "Use drop shadows for icon labels on desktop". -- Anando Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User http://www.microsoft.com/mvp http://www.mvps.org Folder customizations http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku Protect your PC! http://www.microsoft.com/protect
