Icon Text Baackground

[JustUs]

I feel like a real "newbie" here, but many years ago I made a change so that
the text below the desktop icons was "clear", not the default scheme color.
Now I want to have the same effect on my work system. Where do I make the
change?

TIA

 

[Bob I]

Use Drop Shadows option.
HOW TO: Enable or Disable the New Interface Components in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/288186/en-us

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I feel like a real "newbie" here, but many years ago I made a change so that
the text below the desktop icons was "clear", not the default scheme color.
Now I want to have the same effect on my work system. Where do I make the
change?

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. On the "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.