How to remove Blue highlights over items on my desktop?

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pierreisthebest

Discussion Starter · Mar 21, 2011

Hey guys back again,
So i was mucking around with my computers appearence settings, when i closed i noticed there was a blue highlight over all the icons on my desktop. I've been looking through the settings for months now and I can't find the right setting? Any Help?

My computer (this probably won't help but oh well) Dell optiplex GX280 Windows Xp Proffesional SP2

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Laxer

· #2 · Mar 21, 2011

Is it over all of them or just the ones you select?

are you using themes or just tweaking in properties?

try this: http://www.techsupportforum.com/for...e-around-desktop-icon-557892.html#post3173784

pierreisthebest

Discussion Starter · #3 · Mar 22, 2011

Yes and no. It has a blue highlight on EVERY icon on the desktop. I originally had a windows xp windows 7 lookalike theme but i removed it, Some of the changes/settings might not have reverted? any way i added a screenshot of a few items. Its like this all the time there is no way i can get rid of it and it's really pissing me off. I took a look at the thread you showed me but it didnt help

Sean-T

· #4 · Mar 22, 2011

I had this once before, I don't think this is the 'proper fix' for it but it worked for me, right click on your Desktop, select properties, click the desktop tab, choose a different background then click apply/ok. Next right click on my computer and go to properties, select the advanced tab and click on the performance settings button. On the list that comes up uncheck Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop. I'm pretty sure thats not the cause but it seems to solve the problem haha. Let me know if it works

CCT

· #5 · Mar 22, 2011

Right click the desktop, then Left click properties, desktop, customize desktop, Web and if there is a check mark in Lock desktop items, uncheck it.

Laxer

· #6 · Mar 22, 2011

CCT said:
Right click the desktop, then Left click properties, desktop, customize desktop, Web and if there is a check mark in Lock desktop items, uncheck it.

I even tried that when i was trouble shooting for him... guess i never hit apply.

Anyway, this is your fix.

Good work CCT

ray:

pierreisthebest

Discussion Starter · #7 · Mar 22, 2011

This is relly wierd i tried all your help but none of it worked. the bx in advanced computer settings was unchecked (im pretty advanced on computers id alredy tried this) and the other one was unchecked too. I will send a screen shot this time BP just a patch of my desktop lol

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spunk.funk

· #8 · Mar 22, 2011

spunk.funk said:
1. Download the File Focus Rectangle Remover
2. Unzip the file and extract the the files to your desktop.
3. Double click the Setup_x86.exe
7. Restart your computer.

Have you tried this?

pierreisthebest

Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 22, 2011

Sean-T said:
I had this once before, I don't think this is the 'proper fix' for it but it worked for me, right click on your Desktop, select properties, click the desktop tab, choose a different background then click apply/ok. Next right click on my computer and go to properties, select the advanced tab and click on the performance settings button. On the list that comes up uncheck Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop. I'm pretty sure thats not the cause but it seems to solve the problem haha. Let me know if it works

I tried it Didnt work :upset: not angry at you though lol

pierreisthebest

Discussion Starter · #10 · Mar 22, 2011

Sean-T said:
I had this once before, I don't think this is the 'proper fix' for it but it worked for me, right click on your Desktop, select properties, click the desktop tab, choose a different background then click apply/ok. Next right click on my computer and go to properties, select the advanced tab and click on the performance settings button. On the list that comes up uncheck Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop. I'm pretty sure thats not the cause but it seems to solve the problem haha. Let me know if it works

spunk.funk said:
Have you tried this?

I checked out the thread, this isnt what i was looking for, i tried it also didnt work. check out my screeshot if you want to see

spunk.funk

· #11 · Mar 22, 2011

Sean-T said:
I had this once before, I don't think this is the 'proper fix' for it but it worked for me, right click on your Desktop, select properties, click the desktop tab, choose a different background then click apply/ok. Next right click on my computer and go to properties, select the advanced tab and click on the performance settings button. On the list that comes up uncheck Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop. I'm pretty sure thats not the cause but it seems to solve the problem haha. Let me know if it works

In addition to this
YOU NEED TO "UNCHECK" "use visual styles on windows and buttons, then click apply then CHECK IT AGAIN AND APPLY IT. BE SURE TO CHECK THE "Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop" ALSO.
ITS A GLITCH. U MUST UNCHECK THE LAST OPTION IN THE PERFORMANCE OPTION WINDOW AND CLICK APPLY THEN RECHECK IT AND CLICK APPLY.

pierreisthebest

Discussion Starter · #12 · Mar 23, 2011 (Edited)

spunk.funk said:
In addition to this
YOU NEED TO "UNCHECK" "use visual styles on windows and buttons, then click apply then CHECK IT AGAIN AND APPLY IT. BE SURE TO CHECK THE "Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop" ALSO.
ITS A GLITCH. U MUST UNCHECK THE LAST OPTION IN THE PERFORMANCE OPTION WINDOW AND CLICK APPLY THEN RECHECK IT AND CLICK APPLY.

I went into mycomputer then properties>performance>advanced> then i unchecked the last option (use visual styles on windows and buttons) i applied and it went to what looked like windows 98. i then rechecked it and applied. It went back to how it was before (blue highlights over everything). I repeated these steps on the use drop shapows for windows and icons. No difference. I dont know what is wrong but this is seriously wierd??

PCSupport

· #13 · Mar 23, 2011

Hey i also had this problem long while ago.....it seems u have tried it really hard...but this thing might work
just right click on your desktop - go to arrange icons by - and then click LOCK webitems on your desktop....Hope u get it right....

PCSupport

· #14 · Mar 23, 2011

One more thing right click on desktop - click properties and then click desktop and then change the color in the box....

pierreisthebest

Discussion Starter · #15 · Mar 23, 2011

Yeah i tried the color change thing, it just changed the color of the highlight.

pierreisthebest

Discussion Starter · #16 · Mar 23, 2011

I have an announcement
anyone who can fix my problem is a beaast< post a reply
i will try everything you post
good luck
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PCSupport

· #17 · Mar 23, 2011

PCSupport said:
Hey i also had this problem long while ago.....it seems u have tried it really hard...but this thing might work
just right click on your desktop - go to arrange icons by - and then click LOCK webitems on your desktop....Hope u get it right....

Did u tried this option...

pierreisthebest

Discussion Starter · #18 · Mar 23, 2011

SOLVED YOU FIXED IT CCT and EVERYONE WHO SUGGESTED THIS< SORRY I DINT TRY THIS ONE EARLIER< I JUST MISSED IT

ONCE GAIN THX TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED IN ANY WAY SHAPE OF FORM>>>>>>\

I OFFICIALLY LOVE THIS SIGHT THANKYOU YOU ALL ROX

Laxer

· #19 · Mar 23, 2011

Glad we Roxed your Sox off.

Let us know if you run into any other problems.

Once again, Good job CCT

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