Icon Background no longer transparent

[Paula]

Somehow I've set the background of my icons to my desktop
color and they are no longer transparent (Windows XP
Professional) I've searched the knowledge database under
Microsoft and found what I believe "conflicting"
information. Article 305117 states that this can occur
if you have added an item that uses "Active Desktop" or
"Lock Web Items". I have not been able to find "Active
Desktop on Windows XP. Article 290247 states that
the "Active Desktop" has been removed from Windows XP
Personal and Windows XP Professional, due to the fact
that the Active Desktop feature is always turned on. SO,
MY QUESTION IS - How can I make the background of Icons
TRANSPARENT AGAIN if I can't access "Active Desktop?"
I've only have very few on my desktop now, but it's so
irritating to find that I can't "fix" it back to
transparent.

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Hi Paula,

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".


--

Anando
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http://www.mvps.org

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"Paula" > wrote in message ...
> Somehow I've set the background of my icons to my desktop
> color and they are no longer transparent (Windows XP
> Professional) I've searched the knowledge database under
> Microsoft and found what I believe "conflicting"
> information. Article 305117 states that this can occur
> if you have added an item that uses "Active Desktop" or
> "Lock Web Items". I have not been able to find "Active
> Desktop on Windows XP. Article 290247 states that
> the "Active Desktop" has been removed from Windows XP
> Personal and Windows XP Professional, due to the fact
> that the Active Desktop feature is always turned on. SO,
> MY QUESTION IS - How can I make the background of Icons
> TRANSPARENT AGAIN if I can't access "Active Desktop?"
> I've only have very few on my desktop now, but it's so
> irritating to find that I can't "fix" it back to
> transparent.

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Glad to help you and thank you for the kind words !

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


"Paula" > wrote in message
...
> YOU'RE SO GREAT!!! IT WORKED :) The setting on My
> Computer under Performance was not checked. THANK YOU SO
> MUCH!
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi Paula,
>>
>>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".
>>
>>
>>--
>>
>>Anando
>>Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>>http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>>http://www.mvps.org
>>
>>Folder customizations
>>http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>>Protect your PC!
>>http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>>"Paula" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> Somehow I've set the background of my icons to my
> desktop
>>> color and they are no longer transparent (Windows XP
>>> Professional) I've searched the knowledge database
> under
>>> Microsoft and found what I believe "conflicting"
>>> information. Article 305117 states that this can occur
>>> if you have added an item that uses "Active Desktop" or
>>> "Lock Web Items". I have not been able to find "Active
>>> Desktop on Windows XP. Article 290247 states that
>>> the "Active Desktop" has been removed from Windows XP
>>> Personal and Windows XP Professional, due to the fact
>>> that the Active Desktop feature is always turned on.
> SO,
>>> MY QUESTION IS - How can I make the background of Icons
>>> TRANSPARENT AGAIN if I can't access "Active Desktop?"
>>> I've only have very few on my desktop now, but it's so
>>> irritating to find that I can't "fix" it back to
>>> transparent.
>>
>>
>>.
>>

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Glad to help you and thank you for the kind words !

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


"Paula" > wrote in message
...
> YOU'RE SO GREAT!!! IT WORKED :) The setting on My
> Computer under Performance was not checked. THANK YOU SO
> MUCH!
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi Paula,
>>
>>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".
>>
>>
>>--
>>
>>Anando
>>Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>>http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>>http://www.mvps.org
>>
>>Folder customizations
>>http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>>Protect your PC!
>>http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>>"Paula" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> Somehow I've set the background of my icons to my
> desktop
>>> color and they are no longer transparent (Windows XP
>>> Professional) I've searched the knowledge database
> under
>>> Microsoft and found what I believe "conflicting"
>>> information. Article 305117 states that this can occur
>>> if you have added an item that uses "Active Desktop" or
>>> "Lock Web Items". I have not been able to find "Active
>>> Desktop on Windows XP. Article 290247 states that
>>> the "Active Desktop" has been removed from Windows XP
>>> Personal and Windows XP Professional, due to the fact
>>> that the Active Desktop feature is always turned on.
> SO,
>>> MY QUESTION IS - How can I make the background of Icons
>>> TRANSPARENT AGAIN if I can't access "Active Desktop?"
>>> I've only have very few on my desktop now, but it's so
>>> irritating to find that I can't "fix" it back to
>>> transparent.
>>
>>
>>.
>>

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Glad to help you and thank you for the kind words !

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


"Paula" > wrote in message
...
> YOU'RE SO GREAT!!! IT WORKED :) The setting on My
> Computer under Performance was not checked. THANK YOU SO
> MUCH!
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi Paula,
>>
>>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".
>>
>>
>>--
>>
>>Anando
>>Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>>http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>>http://www.mvps.org
>>
>>Folder customizations
>>http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>>Protect your PC!
>>http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>>"Paula" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> Somehow I've set the background of my icons to my
> desktop
>>> color and they are no longer transparent (Windows XP
>>> Professional) I've searched the knowledge database
> under
>>> Microsoft and found what I believe "conflicting"
>>> information. Article 305117 states that this can occur
>>> if you have added an item that uses "Active Desktop" or
>>> "Lock Web Items". I have not been able to find "Active
>>> Desktop on Windows XP. Article 290247 states that
>>> the "Active Desktop" has been removed from Windows XP
>>> Personal and Windows XP Professional, due to the fact
>>> that the Active Desktop feature is always turned on.
> SO,
>>> MY QUESTION IS - How can I make the background of Icons
>>> TRANSPARENT AGAIN if I can't access "Active Desktop?"
>>> I've only have very few on my desktop now, but it's so
>>> irritating to find that I can't "fix" it back to
>>> transparent.
>>
>>
>>.
>>

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Glad to help you and thank you for the kind words !

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


"Paula" > wrote in message
...
> YOU'RE SO GREAT!!! IT WORKED :) The setting on My
> Computer under Performance was not checked. THANK YOU SO
> MUCH!
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi Paula,
>>
>>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".
>>
>>
>>--
>>
>>Anando
>>Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>>http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>>http://www.mvps.org
>>
>>Folder customizations
>>http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>>Protect your PC!
>>http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>>"Paula" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> Somehow I've set the background of my icons to my
> desktop
>>> color and they are no longer transparent (Windows XP
>>> Professional) I've searched the knowledge database
> under
>>> Microsoft and found what I believe "conflicting"
>>> information. Article 305117 states that this can occur
>>> if you have added an item that uses "Active Desktop" or
>>> "Lock Web Items". I have not been able to find "Active
>>> Desktop on Windows XP. Article 290247 states that
>>> the "Active Desktop" has been removed from Windows XP
>>> Personal and Windows XP Professional, due to the fact
>>> that the Active Desktop feature is always turned on.
> SO,
>>> MY QUESTION IS - How can I make the background of Icons
>>> TRANSPARENT AGAIN if I can't access "Active Desktop?"
>>> I've only have very few on my desktop now, but it's so
>>> irritating to find that I can't "fix" it back to
>>> transparent.
>>
>>
>>.
>>

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Glad to help you and thank you for the kind words !

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


"Paula" > wrote in message
...
> YOU'RE SO GREAT!!! IT WORKED :) The setting on My
> Computer under Performance was not checked. THANK YOU SO
> MUCH!
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi Paula,
>>
>>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".
>>
>>
>>--
>>
>>Anando
>>Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>>http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>>http://www.mvps.org
>>
>>Folder customizations
>>http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>>Protect your PC!
>>http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>>"Paula" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> Somehow I've set the background of my icons to my
> desktop
>>> color and they are no longer transparent (Windows XP
>>> Professional) I've searched the knowledge database
> under
>>> Microsoft and found what I believe "conflicting"
>>> information. Article 305117 states that this can occur
>>> if you have added an item that uses "Active Desktop" or
>>> "Lock Web Items". I have not been able to find "Active
>>> Desktop on Windows XP. Article 290247 states that
>>> the "Active Desktop" has been removed from Windows XP
>>> Personal and Windows XP Professional, due to the fact
>>> that the Active Desktop feature is always turned on.
> SO,
>>> MY QUESTION IS - How can I make the background of Icons
>>> TRANSPARENT AGAIN if I can't access "Active Desktop?"
>>> I've only have very few on my desktop now, but it's so
>>> irritating to find that I can't "fix" it back to
>>> transparent.
>>
>>
>>.
>>

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Glad to help you and thank you for the kind words !

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


"Paula" > wrote in message
...
> YOU'RE SO GREAT!!! IT WORKED :) The setting on My
> Computer under Performance was not checked. THANK YOU SO
> MUCH!
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi Paula,
>>
>>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".
>>
>>
>>--
>>
>>Anando
>>Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>>http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>>http://www.mvps.org
>>
>>Folder customizations
>>http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>>Protect your PC!
>>http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>>"Paula" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> Somehow I've set the background of my icons to my
> desktop
>>> color and they are no longer transparent (Windows XP
>>> Professional) I've searched the knowledge database
> under
>>> Microsoft and found what I believe "conflicting"
>>> information. Article 305117 states that this can occur
>>> if you have added an item that uses "Active Desktop" or
>>> "Lock Web Items". I have not been able to find "Active
>>> Desktop on Windows XP. Article 290247 states that
>>> the "Active Desktop" has been removed from Windows XP
>>> Personal and Windows XP Professional, due to the fact
>>> that the Active Desktop feature is always turned on.
> SO,
>>> MY QUESTION IS - How can I make the background of Icons
>>> TRANSPARENT AGAIN if I can't access "Active Desktop?"
>>> I've only have very few on my desktop now, but it's so
>>> irritating to find that I can't "fix" it back to
>>> transparent.
>>
>>
>>.
>>

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Glad to help you and thank you for the kind words !

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


"Paula" > wrote in message
...
> YOU'RE SO GREAT!!! IT WORKED :) The setting on My
> Computer under Performance was not checked. THANK YOU SO
> MUCH!
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi Paula,
>>
>>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".
>>
>>
>>--
>>
>>Anando
>>Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>>http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>>http://www.mvps.org
>>
>>Folder customizations
>>http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>>Protect your PC!
>>http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>>"Paula" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> Somehow I've set the background of my icons to my
> desktop
>>> color and they are no longer transparent (Windows XP
>>> Professional) I've searched the knowledge database
> under
>>> Microsoft and found what I believe "conflicting"
>>> information. Article 305117 states that this can occur
>>> if you have added an item that uses "Active Desktop" or
>>> "Lock Web Items". I have not been able to find "Active
>>> Desktop on Windows XP. Article 290247 states that
>>> the "Active Desktop" has been removed from Windows XP
>>> Personal and Windows XP Professional, due to the fact
>>> that the Active Desktop feature is always turned on.
> SO,
>>> MY QUESTION IS - How can I make the background of Icons
>>> TRANSPARENT AGAIN if I can't access "Active Desktop?"
>>> I've only have very few on my desktop now, but it's so
>>> irritating to find that I can't "fix" it back to
>>> transparent.
>>
>>
>>.
>>

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Glad to help you and thank you for the kind words !

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


"Paula" > wrote in message
...
> YOU'RE SO GREAT!!! IT WORKED :) The setting on My
> Computer under Performance was not checked. THANK YOU SO
> MUCH!
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi Paula,
>>
>>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".
>>
>>
>>--
>>
>>Anando
>>Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>>http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>>http://www.mvps.org
>>
>>Folder customizations
>>http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>
>>Protect your PC!
>>http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>
>>
>>"Paula" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> Somehow I've set the background of my icons to my
> desktop
>>> color and they are no longer transparent (Windows XP
>>> Professional) I've searched the knowledge database
> under
>>> Microsoft and found what I believe "conflicting"
>>> information. Article 305117 states that this can occur
>>> if you have added an item that uses "Active Desktop" or
>>> "Lock Web Items". I have not been able to find "Active
>>> Desktop on Windows XP. Article 290247 states that
>>> the "Active Desktop" has been removed from Windows XP
>>> Personal and Windows XP Professional, due to the fact
>>> that the Active Desktop feature is always turned on.
> SO,
>>> MY QUESTION IS - How can I make the background of Icons
>>> TRANSPARENT AGAIN if I can't access "Active Desktop?"
>>> I've only have very few on my desktop now, but it's so
>>> irritating to find that I can't "fix" it back to
>>> transparent.
>>
>>
>>.
>>

[Paula]

YOU'RE SO GREAT!!! IT WORKED :) The setting on My
Computer under Performance was not checked. THANK YOU SO
MUCH!
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Paula,
>
>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".
>
>
>--
>
>Anando
>Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>http://www.mvps.org
>
>Folder customizations
>http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
>Protect your PC!
>http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
>"Paula" > wrote in message
...
>> Somehow I've set the background of my icons to my
desktop
>> color and they are no longer transparent (Windows XP
>> Professional) I've searched the knowledge database
under
>> Microsoft and found what I believe "conflicting"
>> information. Article 305117 states that this can occur
>> if you have added an item that uses "Active Desktop" or
>> "Lock Web Items". I have not been able to find "Active
>> Desktop on Windows XP. Article 290247 states that
>> the "Active Desktop" has been removed from Windows XP
>> Personal and Windows XP Professional, due to the fact
>> that the Active Desktop feature is always turned on.
SO,
>> MY QUESTION IS - How can I make the background of Icons
>> TRANSPARENT AGAIN if I can't access "Active Desktop?"
>> I've only have very few on my desktop now, but it's so
>> irritating to find that I can't "fix" it back to
>> transparent.
>
>
>.
>

[Paula]

YOU'RE SO GREAT!!! IT WORKED :) The setting on My
Computer under Performance was not checked. THANK YOU SO
MUCH!
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Paula,
>
>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".
>
>
>--
>
>Anando
>Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>http://www.mvps.org
>
>Folder customizations
>http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
>Protect your PC!
>http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
>"Paula" > wrote in message
...
>> Somehow I've set the background of my icons to my
desktop
>> color and they are no longer transparent (Windows XP
>> Professional) I've searched the knowledge database
under
>> Microsoft and found what I believe "conflicting"
>> information. Article 305117 states that this can occur
>> if you have added an item that uses "Active Desktop" or
>> "Lock Web Items". I have not been able to find "Active
>> Desktop on Windows XP. Article 290247 states that
>> the "Active Desktop" has been removed from Windows XP
>> Personal and Windows XP Professional, due to the fact
>> that the Active Desktop feature is always turned on.
SO,
>> MY QUESTION IS - How can I make the background of Icons
>> TRANSPARENT AGAIN if I can't access "Active Desktop?"
>> I've only have very few on my desktop now, but it's so
>> irritating to find that I can't "fix" it back to
>> transparent.
>
>
>.
>

[Paula]

YOU'RE SO GREAT!!! IT WORKED :) The setting on My
Computer under Performance was not checked. THANK YOU SO
MUCH!
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Paula,
>
>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".
>
>
>--
>
>Anando
>Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>http://www.mvps.org
>
>Folder customizations
>http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
>Protect your PC!
>http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
>"Paula" > wrote in message
...
>> Somehow I've set the background of my icons to my
desktop
>> color and they are no longer transparent (Windows XP
>> Professional) I've searched the knowledge database
under
>> Microsoft and found what I believe "conflicting"
>> information. Article 305117 states that this can occur
>> if you have added an item that uses "Active Desktop" or
>> "Lock Web Items". I have not been able to find "Active
>> Desktop on Windows XP. Article 290247 states that
>> the "Active Desktop" has been removed from Windows XP
>> Personal and Windows XP Professional, due to the fact
>> that the Active Desktop feature is always turned on.
SO,
>> MY QUESTION IS - How can I make the background of Icons
>> TRANSPARENT AGAIN if I can't access "Active Desktop?"
>> I've only have very few on my desktop now, but it's so
>> irritating to find that I can't "fix" it back to
>> transparent.
>
>
>.
>

[Paula]

YOU'RE SO GREAT!!! IT WORKED :) The setting on My
Computer under Performance was not checked. THANK YOU SO
MUCH!
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Paula,
>
>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".
>
>
>--
>
>Anando
>Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>http://www.mvps.org
>
>Folder customizations
>http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
>Protect your PC!
>http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
>"Paula" > wrote in message
...
>> Somehow I've set the background of my icons to my
desktop
>> color and they are no longer transparent (Windows XP
>> Professional) I've searched the knowledge database
under
>> Microsoft and found what I believe "conflicting"
>> information. Article 305117 states that this can occur
>> if you have added an item that uses "Active Desktop" or
>> "Lock Web Items". I have not been able to find "Active
>> Desktop on Windows XP. Article 290247 states that
>> the "Active Desktop" has been removed from Windows XP
>> Personal and Windows XP Professional, due to the fact
>> that the Active Desktop feature is always turned on.
SO,
>> MY QUESTION IS - How can I make the background of Icons
>> TRANSPARENT AGAIN if I can't access "Active Desktop?"
>> I've only have very few on my desktop now, but it's so
>> irritating to find that I can't "fix" it back to
>> transparent.
>
>
>.
>

[Paula]

YOU'RE SO GREAT!!! IT WORKED :) The setting on My
Computer under Performance was not checked. THANK YOU SO
MUCH!
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Paula,
>
>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".
>
>
>--
>
>Anando
>Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>http://www.mvps.org
>
>Folder customizations
>http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
>Protect your PC!
>http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
>"Paula" > wrote in message
...
>> Somehow I've set the background of my icons to my
desktop
>> color and they are no longer transparent (Windows XP
>> Professional) I've searched the knowledge database
under
>> Microsoft and found what I believe "conflicting"
>> information. Article 305117 states that this can occur
>> if you have added an item that uses "Active Desktop" or
>> "Lock Web Items". I have not been able to find "Active
>> Desktop on Windows XP. Article 290247 states that
>> the "Active Desktop" has been removed from Windows XP
>> Personal and Windows XP Professional, due to the fact
>> that the Active Desktop feature is always turned on.
SO,
>> MY QUESTION IS - How can I make the background of Icons
>> TRANSPARENT AGAIN if I can't access "Active Desktop?"
>> I've only have very few on my desktop now, but it's so
>> irritating to find that I can't "fix" it back to
>> transparent.
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