Windows 10: Windows desktop icon text turned black and looks jagged

Discus and support Windows desktop icon text turned black and looks jagged in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I recently turned on my pc and saw that the text under my desktop icons was black and that the quality of the text was jagged. I managed to change the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by HamedHassan1, Apr 10, 2021.

  1. Windows desktop icon text turned black and looks jagged


    I recently turned on my pc and saw that the text under my desktop icons was black and that the quality of the text was jagged. I managed to change the colour back to white by resetting my wallpaper and I changed the font by going onto clear type but as soon as I reset my pc the problems were back. Can anyone help?

    :)
     
    HamedHassan1, Apr 10, 2021
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  2. Remove Linux Desktop Icons

    I am not sure whether this will work (Ubuntu does not have icons like that on the desktop by default), but I suggest opening the trash bin and sweeping the icons into the window showing the trash bin.
     
    Peter1986C, Apr 10, 2021
    #2
  3. d2thomas Win User
    Desktop Icon Color Change - Accessibility Option


    Hello tenforums, I hope you can help.

    A friend of mine who recently upgraded to Windows 10 is legally blind and is struggling with some accessibility options. Here is what we are struggling with: We need to change the font color of desktop icons to black. Certain contrasts are more visible for some impairments and in this case, a yellow background with black bold icon text is the best condition.

    What I've tried:
    • Tried high contrast theme / mode
    • Tried to modify regedit based on a suggestion for 8.1 here.

    Where I've looked:
    • Control Panel - System - Advanced System Settings - Advanced - Performance
    • Personalize - Change Desktop Icons
    • Personalize - Colors
    • Control Panel - Personalization
    • Display Settings
    • Themes - Theme Settings

    I was able to get the text black when using the white high contrast mode, but that option won't work. While it does change the icon text to black, it also takes over many other options that deliver a less than desirable contrast for the user. We originally were thinking we could start with the high contrast theme, save as another theme and then systematically roll back the changes we didn't like, leaving the black text. Does not work - when in high contrast mode it effectively locks out your ability to make certain changes.

    Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
     
    d2thomas, Apr 10, 2021
    #3
  4. Windows desktop icon text turned black and looks jagged

    Windows vista x64 computer icon always changing

    what icons are you referring to?
    In the Windows Explorer list or desktop?
     
    twicksisted, Apr 10, 2021
    #4
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