Windows 10: Drop Shadows Appear on New Update

Bloody Microsoft! This is the second time that when Windows updates it puts drop shadows on my desktop icons! I can't even read the darn things! NONE of the solutions online work. I have changed Advanced System Settings, I have restarted Explorerer, I have done other suggestions. The drop shadows are still there and I can't read my icons!Please help. And how do I submit feedback to Microsoft? Thanks.

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Drop shadow for desktop icon text font keeps coming back

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query In Microsoft Community.

We would be glad to help you with the issue you are facing today. I understand the difficulty with the problem.

Method: 1

The drop shadows on applications in the Windows 10 really big and suspiciously similar to the ones in OS X, and if they aren’t your speed, you can easily remove them. We actually think they look good, but since somebody out there won’t like them, here is
how to disable them.

I would suggest you to follow the below steps to Disable drop shadows.

• Alternatively you can use the Start Menu and search for “advanced system settings” and click on that item.
• Go to the advanced tab and click the Settings
  button under Performance.
• Find and uncheck “Show shadows under windows” and click
  Apply or OK.
• The drop shadows will immediately be removed.
• As soon as you do, all drop shadow effects will be disabled, giving you a truly flat user interface.

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Drop shadows for mouse and windows have disappears

Original Title: Drop Shadow Is Gone

Hi,

Drop shadows for mouse and windows have disappears. I also have aliasing (jagged edges) on mouse pointers that are supposed to be smooth, and are on my windows 7 system. I've updated the graphics drivers, gone into the longer list (can't remember where)
where is has check boxes for mouse and window shadows, gone back to default theme, everything I could try. Is there anything else?

Dell 5000 series Windows 10 Home

 

Desktop icon labels have drop shadows

Hi Steve,

We are glad that you have chosen Windows 10. I can understand that you are facing some concern regarding personalization of your desktop. Please let me help you.

Drop shadow is a visual effect consisting of drawing that looks like the shadow of an object, giving the impression that the object is raised above the objects behind it.

Method 1:

I see that you have tried changing some settings in the Advanced System Settings, however if you have not tried the following steps you may try the same. Check if it helps.

• • Open Control Panel and click System and security.
  
  • Click on system.
  
  • Click on Advanced system settings.
  
  • Go to Advanced Tab.
  
  • Select performance.
  
  • Click settings.
  
  • Uncheck “Show shadows under windows” and click OK.

Method 2:

If you have tried the above method, I would suggest you to try different background themes and check if it helps.

I hope the above information helps. If not, please get back to us with the updated status. We will be happy to assist you further.

Thank you