Desktop theme - icon back color settings

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WinXP-pro

Once upon a time my desktop icons had no color background for names so the
text appeared to be floating on the wallpaper, rather than on a solid color
(Appearance/advanced/icon - both item and font color were grayed out) I
only want a color back for selected items.

Is there a reg key that will reset it?


Thanks
 
Try these:

1. Control Panel > System > Advanced tab > Performance Settings button.
On the Visual Effects tab... Check "Use drop shadows for icon labels on the
desktop"

2. Right > click on Desktop > "Arrange Icons by" and ensure Lock Web
items is cleared.
 
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That did it. Thanks.

Rey Santos said:
Try these:

1. Control Panel > System > Advanced tab > Performance Settings button.
On the Visual Effects tab... Check "Use drop shadows for icon labels on
the
desktop"

2. Right > click on Desktop > "Arrange Icons by" and ensure Lock Web
items is cleared.
Click to expand...
 
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