15-11-2010, 15:42
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To err is human
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Desktop Icon question
Can anyone tell me how to stop the boxes under the desktop icons from being highlighted/being in a darker colour? O/S XP, many thanks.
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15-11-2010, 15:52
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Guest
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Re: Desktop Icon question
ok first try right clicking desktop arrange by and make sure lock web items to desktop is not ticked
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15-11-2010, 16:25
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To err is human
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Re: Desktop Icon question
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Originally Posted by ooogemaflop
ok first try right clicking desktop arrange by and make sure lock web items to desktop is not ticked
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Oooge you are pure genius!  Many thanks you also heero.
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15-11-2010, 16:29
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Re: Desktop Icon question
I know lol x
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15-11-2010, 16:43
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Re: Desktop Icon question
I don't have single icon on my desktop.... can't stand the clutter.
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15-11-2010, 16:51
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Re: Desktop Icon question
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Originally Posted by Taf
I don't have single icon on my desktop.... can't stand the clutter.
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While I agree that not having a cluttered desktop is a good idea, you do know that is what the desktop is for don't you? Seems a bit daft to have none there.
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15-11-2010, 17:15
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Re: Desktop Icon question
I have 3 icons, My Computer, My Documents & Recycle Bin.
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15-11-2010, 17:18
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laeva recumbens anguis
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Re: Desktop Icon question
Quote:
Originally Posted by Taf
I don't have single icon on my desktop.... can't stand the clutter.
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Clean desktop policy - I like it.... 
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