Windows XP Problem

[Cyberdog]

Hi,
I have a laptop with Windows XP (home) installed on it, and I have two
problems that I just can`t sort out. The first problem is that when I shut
down the computer it will not close completely, it says "it is now safe to
turn you computer off". How can I get it to turn off like it used to. The
other problem is that the titles under all my desktop icons is highlighted in
blue. I would like to remove this highlight.
I would appreciate some help please.
Thanks

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I have a laptop with Windows XP (home) installed on it, and I have two
problems that I just can`t sort out. The first problem is that when I
shut down the computer it will not close completely, it says "it is
now safe to turn you computer off". How can I get it to turn off like
it used to.

There's good information on shutdown problems here:
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

Also read "It is Now Safe to Turn Off Your Computer" Error Message When You
Try to Shut Down Your Computer" at http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=810903

The other problem is that the titles under all my desktop
icons is highlighted in blue. I would like to remove this highlight.
I would appreciate some help please.

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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