Re: On my desktop

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Michael,

I find sometimes you need to lock the Web Items on Desktop then unlock to
enable the transparency..

Also,

You may need to disable "Use drop shadows for icon labels" in the System
Properties then click Apply. Then re-enable "Use drop shadows for icon
labels".

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William Crawford
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

"Michael W." <MichaelW@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Not locked.
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Michael W.


"WTC" wrote:

Michael,

Try "Unlocking Web Items on Desktop".

Right-click on Desktop then go to "Arrange Icons By" and uncheck "Lock
Web
Items on Desktop".

Good Luck.

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William Crawford
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

"Michael W." <MichaelW@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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That did not help.
Just the word, such as Hearts, which is below the icon for Hearts, is
in
white type in a blue background. Is there another way to make the
background
go away?
Thanks
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Michael W.


"Ken Blake" wrote:

Michael W. wrote:

The icons NOW underneath them a subject such as Hearts, This is
expected. However, Hearts has a blue background. Something has
changed. I want NO background color at all. I must have changed
something inadvertently. Can't find anything that will lead me to
that point. Anyone know what to do? Thanks up front.


I'm not sure I understand your question, but if you're looking for
transparent, read the following:

To have transparent icons.

1) Hold down the Windows key and press Pause/Break. On the "Advanced"
tab,
under "Performance" click "Settings." On the "Visual Effects" tab,
make
sure
the box "Use drop shadows for icon labels" is checked

2) Right-click on the Desktop, and make sure that "Arrange Icons by"
"Lock
Web items" is not checked.

3) Right-click on the Desktop, and choose Properties. Othe "Desktop"
tab,
click "Customize Desktop," then on the "Web" tab, uncheck all boxes.

4) Make sure any Wallpaper is an image file. Html will stop the
transparency.


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Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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