Solved Changing desktop icon text color


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davidhelp

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For those wishing to change the desktop icon text color you can do these steps.
Start button> Settings> type: Advanced system settings
Double click on the result. Next click on the Advanced tab.
Performance> Settings button
Uncheck the box next to: Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop
Click the OK button

Next download the free Iconoid (64-bit) program. I used Free Software Downloads and Reviews for Windows, Android, Mac, and iOS - CNET Download then did a search at the top for the program.
Once installed and open you will Text Color.
Change to what you want such as Black.

You can also use this to save the position of your desktop icons.
I use DesktopOK for that but Iconoid still works in Windows 11 as long as you do not have too many icons.
 

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I use QTTabBar...

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#2 Thanks, What version of QTTabBar?
I installed qttabbar-v1.5.0.0b2 from QTTabBar

Where are the settings to change the text color?
 

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Thanks. I uninstalled the newer version and restarted then downloaded the qttabbar ver 1038
freesoft.net

Download QTTabBar 1038 (official version, not torrent) | website freesoft.net

Download QTTabBar 1038 - the official version of the file, without viruses, without registration and without sms from the directory of software freesoft.net
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Installed and listed in Apps but no exe file to run.

Question: How did you open the file?

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File Explorer shows no QTTabBar either.
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davidhelp said:
File Explorer shows no QTTabBar either.
Click to expand...
It's hidden in the File/Alt menu until you initialize it, as it is a standalone executable...

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I do not see what you have. I have pressed the Alt key. Are you using 3rd party software to bring back the File, Edit, View, Tools etc menu bar?
I am using Windows 11 Home and from what I read as seen below there is no File, Edit.... and View has no QTTabBar.
It would be a great idea for the maker of QTTabBar to put a desktop icon and a link in the Apps like most other programs instead of trying a secret handshake to enable the program.

Bobhe | Microsoft Community Support Specialist: In Windows 11, Microsoft ditched the traditional File, Edit, and View toolbars and introduced a centered Start menu and a simplified taskbar. Unfortunately, there's no built-in option to restore the old toolbars in Windows 11.
_____________________________

Instructions:
  1. Install QTTabBar Version 1038
  2. Install QTTabBar version 1040 as update (there is a beta for Windows 11 which may work better)
  3. Restart explorer
  4. Enable QTTabBar
    1. On File Explorer, go to View → Options → QTTabBar
    2. On Windows 11, a new instance of Explorer has to be opened from the new one to enable it.
  5. Link
 
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I have tried the latest version QTTabBar 2048 Beta 2 at Filehorse. Installed and ran both files. Sign out and back in and nothing.

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It looks like QTTabBar does not work in the latest version of Windows 11.
Thanks for the information on QTTabBar.
 

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Intel Core i5 4690K @ 3.50GHz
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Windows 11 in VirtualBoxIntel Core i5 4690K @ 3.50GHz32GB DDR34095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
OS
Windows 11 in VirtualBox
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Gigabyte
CPU
Intel Core i5 4690K @ 3.50GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z97X-UD5H
Memory
32GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Z
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell G3223Q Monitor - 32-Inch 4K Ultra UHD (3840x2160), 144Hz 1Ms Display
Screen Resolution
3840x2160@144Hz
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 4TB
Keyboard
4Tech
Mouse
Jelly Comb
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1GB
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Firefox
Antivirus
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