The answer below works instantly if you are wanting to get rid of the black background for file name. I'm not sure what other symptoms Active Desktop has but will probably cure all.
If you wish to disable Active Desktop, make sure all checkboxes in this window are un-checked. (If you wish to enable the Active Desktop, check "My Current Home Page". Add your current home page into your desktop or click New to add another web page and/or other Active Desktop features. To update the content, click the Synchronize button.)
Couple of options to try.
Right click on desktop, select properties, then Themes, and change your current theme. Once you have done this, you should be able to go back to your original theme without the problem appearing.
If that doesn't work, try searching for a file called desktop.htt and deleting it (it is a hidden file so go to "advanced search" and make sure to check the box to search for hidden files). You can also try manually deleting this file, it should be located in your "Document and Settings" under your username -> Microsoft ->.
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If any of the above options do not work, go to Start > Run > type in "cmd" > Type in regedit and hit enter.
Once in regedit, go to Edit > Find > type in DeskHtmlVersion and click Find.
Change value from 110 to 0, and after clicking ok press F3.
Change the value each time you see DeskHtmlVersion pop up after pressing F3 - continue until it has reached the end of the registry.
Once completed, click any blank space on the desktop and press F5.
Your desktop should be back to normal after this.
Why is the windows xp user interface is called a desktop?
To Eliminate desktop Clutter. Windows XP periodically moves unused desktop icons into a folder named Unused Desktop Shortcuts.
No. You must have a repair disc to fix xp.
windows xp is a windows based operating system it has no serverbased only have client based desktop supporting operating system.
yes
The value of a 2004 Windows XP Professional Dell desktop computer is about 200 dollars in excellent condition. This computer is out of date.
Desktop Cleanup Wizard
right click on desktop and properties desktop customize desktop and select icon to view it on your desktop and click OK
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In XP PRO, remote desktop is a program that allows you to use the computer from a remote location just as if you were sitting at the keyboard.
recycle bin
Recycle Bin. This should be shown on the Desktop.