Windows graphics problem. HELP!!!

terror_alpha · 04-10-2008, 02:43 AM

Windows started acting up on me, when I tried dragging an image file out of a word document onto my desktop. All the icons look funny for some reason. This is what it looks like:

. Icons look strange (white shadow) and have jagged edges.

I have a 7600GT as my graphics card, and this has not happened before. I tried cranking up nvidia settings to best quality possible, highest resolution and screen refresh rate. I'm out of ideas, and looking for some. Solutions would be nice, but I atleast would like to know what may have caused this.

I dont think the dragging of the image cause this, but Idk what to think to be honest.

Thanks!

terror_alpha · 04-10-2008, 02:45 AM

I don't think i have any infestations, and all the software i have is legally licensed to me, and me alone.

Vizy93 · 04-10-2008, 02:46 AM

Restart your computer. If it happens again, you might want to reinstall the drivers of ur 7600. Before other people start bashing me on this: i'm pretty sure there is a easier way to do this but its the most solid-sure to work way.

Vizy93 · 04-10-2008, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terror_alpha

I don't think i have any infestations, and all the software i have is legally licensed to me, and me alone.

Oh, none of mine is. Some of them are liscenced to me using Key-gens such as mIRC, WinRAR, and other stuff. Btw, everything said was a complete lie.

terror_alpha · 04-10-2008, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vizy93

Restart your computer. If it happens again, you might want to reinstall the drivers of ur 7600. Before other people start bashing me on this: i'm pretty sure there is a easier way to do this but its the most solid-sure to work way.

I tried that. I even installed the newest driver, same thing. I think its a windows problem. I went from 84.something to 169.something. Nothing changed.

voyagerfan99 · 04-10-2008, 03:00 AM

Right click>Properties>Appearance>Advanced

From there, just change the background color of the desktop.

terror_alpha · 04-10-2008, 03:19 AM

I think this may actually solve my problem. is there a way to make that clear, instead of choosing a color

terror_alpha · 04-10-2008, 03:23 AM

Or, hide the shadow until i drag my mouse over it or click it (the way it used to be). thanks

OvenMaster · 04-10-2008, 07:07 AM

Right-click My Computer, click Properties.
Click the Advanced tab, then Settings, under "Performance".
Under "Visual Effects", scroll down until you see "Use drop shadows...".
Put a check in the box. Then click Apply, then OK, then OK. Done.

Tom

terror_alpha · 04-13-2008, 05:19 AM

i went to the menu and set everything to best appearance, and now the shadows around the icons are gone. but the boxes around program names are still there. the check (or x) was always in the box next to "use drop shadows"

04-10-2008, 02:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
terror_alpha New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 20 Posts: 7	Windows graphics problem. HELP!!! Windows started acting up on me, when I tried dragging an image file out of a word document onto my desktop. All the icons look funny for some reason. This is what it looks like: . Icons look strange (white shadow) and have jagged edges. I have a 7600GT as my graphics card, and this has not happened before. I tried cranking up nvidia settings to best quality possible, highest resolution and screen refresh rate. I'm out of ideas, and looking for some. Solutions would be nice, but I atleast would like to know what may have caused this. I dont think the dragging of the image cause this, but Idk what to think to be honest. Thanks!

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Vizy93 Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LA, Westside Age: 14 Posts: 2,163	Restart your computer. If it happens again, you might want to reinstall the drivers of ur 7600. Before other people start bashing me on this: i'm pretty sure there is a easier way to do this but its the most solid-sure to work way. __________________ RnB Session- get updated Hulu- TV quality clips/shows/movies My Slurpee Cup- life's elixir

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OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Away for a while Age: 49 Posts: 1,961	Right-click My Computer, click Properties. Click the Advanced tab, then Settings, under "Performance". Under "Visual Effects", scroll down until you see "Use drop shadows...". Put a check in the box. Then click Apply, then OK, then OK. Done. Tom __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * DVD: Pioneer DVR-115DBK & LiteOn SOHW-812S DVD/CD burners PSU: Antec SmartPower 2.0 350W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: eMachines * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * PRN: Epson C88+ * OS: XP Home SP2 *** ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41

04-13-2008, 05:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
terror_alpha New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 20 Posts: 7	i went to the menu and set everything to best appearance, and now the shadows around the icons are gone. but the boxes around program names are still there. the check (or x) was always in the box next to "use drop shadows" __________________ E6850 on 965P DQ6 2x WD Raptors with 16Mb Cache in raid 0 2x Hitachi Deskstar 500gb in raid 1 MSI 7600GT

04-10-2008, 02:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
terror_alpha New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 20 Posts: 7	I don't think i have any infestations, and all the software i have is legally licensed to me, and me alone.

04-10-2008, 03:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
terror_alpha New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 20 Posts: 7	I think this may actually solve my problem. is there a way to make that clear, instead of choosing a color

04-10-2008, 03:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
terror_alpha New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 20 Posts: 7	Or, hide the shadow until i drag my mouse over it or click it (the way it used to be). thanks

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