Anne, I have been using Transparent for some time. Works very well. Try getting it at: www.pobox.com/~jayguerette/transparent or do a Google search. Good luck. Lew ************************************ From: "Anne Meinema" <[log in to unmask]> > Hi, All.. > > Question 1: When i put on the destop a background picture there are blue > blocks aroudn the text of the icons on the desktop, how can i make that > transparent or shades like. The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech support at our newest website: http://freepctech.com