Desktop Icon problems

[Guest]

Hi I posted this several minutes ago but it isn't showing up, so I am trying
again.

I was working on a PC yesterday that wasn't connected to a UPS when we lost
power. When we rebooted the computer, the background of the names of the
desktop icons were no longer transparent. I have tried reselecting my
desktop theme and even changing settings, but that hasn't fixed it. How do I
get the icons to look normal again?
Thanks!
Sue

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Hello Sue,

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".


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[Guest]

Hi I posted this several minutes ago but it isn't showing up, so I am trying
again.

I was working on a PC yesterday that wasn't connected to a UPS when we lost
power. When we rebooted the computer, the background of the names of the
desktop icons were no longer transparent. I have tried reselecting my
desktop theme and even changing settings, but that hasn't fixed it. How do I
get the icons to look normal again?
Thanks!
Sue

 

[Guest]

Hi I posted this several minutes ago but it isn't showing up, so I am trying
again.

I was working on a PC yesterday that wasn't connected to a UPS when we lost
power. When we rebooted the computer, the background of the names of the
desktop icons were no longer transparent. I have tried reselecting my
desktop theme and even changing settings, but that hasn't fixed it. How do I
get the icons to look normal again?
Thanks!
Sue

Hi Sue right click my comp in start menu
/properties/advanced/performance-settings/visual effects---select let windows
choose had same prob for days thought i had to look in display panel then i
seen this on call 4 help pay tv

 

[Guest]

Thank you SO much! I will try this when I get to the office tomorrow!!
Sue

 

[Guest]

Thank you VERY much Anando. I will try this when I get to the office tomorrow!
Sue

 

[Ayush]

Right click Desktop > Properties > Desktop tab > Customize Desktop button > Web tab >
Uncheck all


Then
Start > Run > Type "sysdm.cpl ,3" without quotes > Click Settings > Scroll down and
tick "Use drop shadows for icons..."

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| Hi I posted this several minutes ago but it isn't showing up, so I am trying
| again.
|
| I was working on a PC yesterday that wasn't connected to a UPS when we lost
| power. When we rebooted the computer, the background of the names of the
| desktop icons were no longer transparent. I have tried reselecting my
| desktop theme and even changing settings, but that hasn't fixed it. How do I
| get the icons to look normal again?
| Thanks!
| Sue

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

There are four settings that can affect the display for the transparent icon background.

1. Go to Control Panel / System / Advanced Tab / Performance Section / Settings Button / Visual Effects Tab. Make sure that "use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop" is checked.

2. Right click the Desktop and select Arrange Icons by and make sure that "Lock Web items on desktop" is NOT checked.

3. Make sure that there is no live web content on the desktop. Right click the desktop and select Properties / Desktop Tab / Customize Desktop Button / Web Tab. Make sure that all checkboxes are cleared.

4. If you are using a desktop wallpaper, make sure that it is an image file (.jpg, .bmp, etc) and not an HTML (.htm) file.