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Old July 2nd 08, 08:44 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.display
Panji
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Default Desktop Icon TEXT color Help

Actually, your "Classic" comment is not true. We have not used the "Classic"
for years and still put our own images on the desktop. We were using the PC
just ten minutes ago, not involved in any settings windows, and the damned
transparent labels disappearred. I have double-checked all of our settings,
to no avail. Unfortunately, I cannot remember how in the world we resolved
this issue in the past (it has happened before).

"Mike M" wrote:

I Just installed Windows XP Pro with SP2


And you are posting to a newsgroup supporting those who run Windows
Millennium.

1) System PropertiesAdvancedPerformance SettingsVisualEffects -
check "use drop shadows for icon labels".


This is all that is required is you use Classic View. (Folder Options |
General) If however you choose to use eye candy mode then you get what you
pay for. g
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Mike Maltby



pauly wrote:

hi guys
I Just installed Windows XP Pro with SP2
i cannot get the Icon 'TEXT' on my DESKTOP to be transparent

- there is that Colored BOX around the TEXT under the icon..
(the box color can be changed in Display properties i know..)

how to make it so there is NO color around the text...?!
its really bugging me

i read some other threads..
i followed these directions: and restarted my pc..
Four things are required for transparent icon backgrounds:

1) System PropertiesAdvancedPerformance SettingsVisualEffects -
check "use drop shadows for icon labels".

2) Right-click on Desktop -Arrange Icons byLock 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 PropertiesDesktopCustomize
DesktopWeb - make sure all checkboxes are clear.

4) Wallpaper must be an image file, not html.


on my old WinXP Home edition , i didnt have this problem.