Computer Type: PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number: Home Built Desktop By DataTech OS: Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1 CPU: Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU Motherboard: ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Memory: 16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB Graphics Card: ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost) Sound Card: Onboard Realtek 5-1 Monitor(s) Displays: Samsung P2570HD Screen Resolution: 1920x1080 Keyboard: E-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters Mouse: steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming PSU: Corsair HX650W Case: Inwin Dragon Rider Cooling: Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM Hard Drives: Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data Internet Speed: 48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable Browser: IE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed Antivirus: Norton Internet Security 2013 Other Info: 4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power supply, 1.21 gigawatts.
I've read every post I can find about turning off the shadows on the text of desktop icons, and Windows 7 seems to insist on not letting me do it.
I have the "Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop" (AND "Show shadows under windows") unchecked. I've tried it with and without Aero...
Using Control Panel, Performance Info & Tools, Adjust Visual Effects. I have done various combinations that include unchecking Icon Drop Shadows. This works initially. But they always return on the next boot and the Icon Drop Shadows box is again checked.
The only way they don't return is to...
Hello,
My Music folder recently started look a little bit weird. I keep my Music folder ordered by Artist Name. Everything seems normal except the misaligned shadows of each icon for an artist.
Is there a way to fix this?
Thanks a lot for your help and time.
How to Turn Drop Shadows On or Off for Desktop Icons in Windows
This will show you how to turn Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop on or off using different options in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.
EXAMPLE: Desktop Icon Label Drop Shadows Turned On and Off
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Hi:
Does anyone know how to remove the square shadows behind Win 7 desktop icons?
I removed the check beside "Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop" in te Visual Effects Tab, but this did not remove the square shadows behind the icons or resolve thsis issue.
If anyone...