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Old 15-11-2010, 15:42   #1
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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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Old 15-11-2010, 15:52   #2
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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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Re: Desktop Icon question

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ok first try right clicking desktop arrange by and make sure lock web items to desktop is not ticked
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I know lol x
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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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Re: Desktop Icon question

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I don't have single icon on my desktop.... can't stand the clutter.
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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Re: Desktop Icon question

I have 3 icons, My Computer, My Documents & Recycle Bin.
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Re: Desktop Icon question

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I don't have single icon on my desktop.... can't stand the clutter.
Clean desktop policy - I like it....
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