Windows 11 21H2 - Desktop customization


Aurhell

Aurhell

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Hi,

I'm a big fan of Windows customization. In this screenshot you can see the bottom right of my desktop.

I would like to know if there is a way that a folder supports transparency. In other words, don't display the black and white background of a transparent image.
I tried to convert the image to .ico with MS Paint / Paint .NET and online converters, but nothing worked to get ride of the PNG background.

Desktop.webp

Any recommendations ? Preferably free of course.

Best regards,
Aurel.
 

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have you tried the GIMP which is an image manipulation program.
you can get it from the Microsoft store or online.
www.gimp.org

GIMP - Downloads

The official download page for all things GIMP! Please only use the official binaries provided here unless you really, really know what you’re doing (it’s the only way to be safe). We try to provide binaries in-time with regular releases, but may occasionally be delayed as the packagers …
www.gimp.org www.gimp.org

it should be able to do what you want.
best of luck, Steve ..
 

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XxXxX said:
have you tried the GIMP which is an image manipulation program.
you can get it from the Microsoft store or online.
www.gimp.org

GIMP - Downloads

The official download page for all things GIMP! Please only use the official binaries provided here unless you really, really know what you’re doing (it’s the only way to be safe). We try to provide binaries in-time with regular releases, but may occasionally be delayed as the packagers …
www.gimp.org www.gimp.org

it should be able to do what you want.
best of luck, Steve ..
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Thanks for your answer !

I just give it a try. Same result. Windows still display the PNG background of transparency.

Additionally, I checked Settings -> Visual Effects. Transparency effects is turned on.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    N/A
    CPU
    Ryzen
    Motherboard
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600x 6-Cote
    Memory
    32 GDDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 3600
    Sound Card
    Integrated to the motherboard...
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC G-Sync G27G2G4
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate FireCuda 520, a couple of external HDD drives full of garbage.
    Internet Speed
    Desc : 76 Mbps / Asc : 0.52 (I not about the speedtest.net result)
    Browser
    Firefox / Tor
    Antivirus
    Eset
    Other Info
    Retired coder, yet still loving technology and its creative aspect.
    Casual Anno 1800 player :)

    I'm a normal IT tech / nerd, but I enjoy nature, animals and arts, and cooking.
To eliminate any possibility it being a Windows issue I recommend my clients upgrade to a newer version of Windows. Your 21H2 is out of date, current is 23H2 with 24H2 being the most current but with some problems and not everyone getting it yet. I have a Lenovo Ideapad Ryzen 5 with 24H2, not seeing any problems yet but my other Win11 machines aren't getting it.
 

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Microsoft Paint and Photos app include a feature to remove backgrounds from images with one click on Windows 11.

On Windows 11, the Microsoft Paint and Photos apps now include a tool that makes it super simple to remove the background of a picture, and in this guide, you will learn how to use it.

Remove image background on Windows 11
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Appears to require Windows 11 version 23H2/24H2.
 

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Thanks for your replies ! Downloading the update. I backed everything up, just in case. I will let you know if it works. Thanks !
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    N/A
    CPU
    Ryzen
    Motherboard
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600x 6-Cote
    Memory
    32 GDDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 3600
    Sound Card
    Integrated to the motherboard...
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC G-Sync G27G2G4
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate FireCuda 520, a couple of external HDD drives full of garbage.
    Internet Speed
    Desc : 76 Mbps / Asc : 0.52 (I not about the speedtest.net result)
    Browser
    Firefox / Tor
    Antivirus
    Eset
    Other Info
    Retired coder, yet still loving technology and its creative aspect.
    Casual Anno 1800 player :)

    I'm a normal IT tech / nerd, but I enjoy nature, animals and arts, and cooking.
Thank you all for your help. My Windows is now up to date.
This is how it looks like now. I guess I could tweak the color of a selected folder, but that would affect all folders as well.

I'm using Lively Wallpaper Engine, which is free to use and open source.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    N/A
    CPU
    Ryzen
    Motherboard
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600x 6-Cote
    Memory
    32 GDDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 3600
    Sound Card
    Integrated to the motherboard...
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC G-Sync G27G2G4
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate FireCuda 520, a couple of external HDD drives full of garbage.
    Internet Speed
    Desc : 76 Mbps / Asc : 0.52 (I not about the speedtest.net result)
    Browser
    Firefox / Tor
    Antivirus
    Eset
    Other Info
    Retired coder, yet still loving technology and its creative aspect.
    Casual Anno 1800 player :)

    I'm a normal IT tech / nerd, but I enjoy nature, animals and arts, and cooking.
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