If you want to make your Windows 2003 Server desktop icons blend in with the desktop color scheme or wallpapers like Windows XP and Vista workstations do this tip will show you how.
This tip does not require you to download utilities or hack the registry to do so however both are viable options to allow you to have transparent desktop icons. This tip uses the 2003 Server Network Operating System (NOS) to apply transparent desktop icons.
Follow the steps below to set transparent desktop icons:
1. From the Control Panel select open the System icon.
2. Next click the Advanced tab.
3. At the Performance leaf select Settings.
4. At the Performance Options page select “Adjust for best performance”.
5. To save you changes select “OK”.
6. Select “OK” once again to close the System properties and exit the control panel.
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