Windows 10: Selection box/area on Desktop is transparent with dotted outline.

Discus and support Selection box/area on Desktop is transparent with dotted outline. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; As the question says, the selection box/area on the desktop is transparent with a dotted outline as you can see in the image below. Generally it is a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Rebel71, Nov 10, 2019.

  1. Rebel71 Win User

    Selection box/area on Desktop is transparent with dotted outline.


    As the question says, the selection box/area on the desktop is transparent with a dotted outline as you can see in the image below. Generally it is a blue-ish translucent box. This just happened randomly. Also I have a PC and a Laptop and it has happened on both. Windows 10 Home on Both. I would appreciate any help.


    Thank you.


    Selection box/area on Desktop is transparent with dotted outline. 20fb9cb4-297a-42ab-a70a-02d03c35cbce?upload=true.png

    :)
     
    Rebel71, Nov 10, 2019
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  2. Eddy_993 Win User

    Selecting desktop gives a white outlined box instead of blue transparent box

    When selecting items on the desktop, it is simple white outlined box. I remember it being a blue transparent box. I'm no longer sure is it blue??? Selecting items though file explorer gives a bluish box. How can I change it back to normal?

    When selecting with the pointer, I get the following white outlined box:

    Selection box/area on Desktop is transparent with dotted outline. 9a035ee1-a3c1-48c0-9d77-abb3c874939a.png

    Any thoughts?
     
    Eddy_993, Nov 10, 2019
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  3. Eddy_993 Win User
    Selecting desktop gives a white outlined box instead of blue transparent box

    I found a fix for this.

    1) Search for Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows.

    2) Under Visual Effect, click on "Let Windows choose what's best for my computer".

    This will revert the white-outlined box to blue translucent box.
     
    Eddy_993, Nov 10, 2019
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  4. Selection box/area on Desktop is transparent with dotted outline.

    Black outlines of floating windows

    Hi Nathan,

    The issue might occur due to corrupted display drivers or incompatible drivers.

    I suggest you to update display drivers from device manager and check if it helps.

    To update the drivers, follow the steps below.


    • Type “Device Manager” in search box and press Enter.

    • Right click on the drivers for Display and Touchscreen and select Update.

    • Follow the on-screen prompts to update.
    Please get back to us with the results in regards with black outline
    dragged windows around on the desktop after and any other questions you might have regarding Windows operating systems. We are happy to assist.



    Regards,
    Guru Kiran
     
    Guru Kiran G, Nov 10, 2019
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