In order to remove the shadows of icons on the desktop, you need to know what kind of settings this function belongs to. The presence or absence of icon shadows refers, respectively, to the desktop settings. So, in order to remove shadows, you need to enter the desktop settings.
Instructions
Step 1
Right-click on the desktop. In the menu that opens, select the "Properties" line. Click on it with the left mouse button. The "Display Properties" window will open. Use the left mouse button to select the "Desktop" tab. In this window you will find the "Desktop Settings" button. Click on it also with the left mouse button. A relatively small window will open. Thus, you are entered into the desktop settings.
Step 2
In this window, go to the "Web" tab, find the line "My current home page". Most likely, this line will be the only one in the window. You will see a check mark in the box next to it. Uncheck the box by left-clicking on it. In the same window, press the "Ok" button with the left mouse button. Close the "Display Properties" window by clicking on the cross in the upper right corner of the window by clicking the same left mouse button.
Step 3
After the performed operations, the shadows of the icons on the desktop should disappear. This method of removing shadows from desktop icons works for any version of Windows. However, if for some reason the result is not achieved, you can try an alternative shadow removal option.
Step 4
To use it, right-click on the "My Computer" shortcut. In the menu that opens, use the left mouse button to select the "Properties" line. In the window that opens, use the same left mouse button to select the "Additional" tab. Find the Performance group. In it, click the "Options" button. You will see the inscription "Casting shadows with icons on the desktop." Use the left mouse button to uncheck the box. Now click once on the "Apply" button and then twice on the "Ok" button. It remains to close the control panel. Thus, the task is completed, the shadows of the icons on the desktop are removed.
