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Windows Drop Shadows Don't Work

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by steve

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I have tried everything recommended to get Drop Shadows to work on a desktop computer. Desktop Properties, System Properties, etc. After doing all of the recommended configurations, nothing works. Putting check marks in the appropriate boxes does not work. The Windows desktop icons and titles remain the same, no drop shadows. Is this a problem with WindowsXP system?

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by older mycroft

Start > right click My Computer > Properties > Advanced tab > Performance Settings > click on Custom: the choices are now yours to choose from.

Activate all the ones that mention 'shadow' PLUS the one that says '[u]Use drop shadows for icons on the desktop[/u]' - then click 'Apply' then click 'OK'.

I think that's what you're looking for! :)

Thumb please! ;)

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