As an alternate, to use a transparent setting,

Right click Computer, select Properties.
Click - Advanced system settings,
Under Performance, click settings button,
Scroll down and check - Use drop shadows for desktop Icons.

Good Luck,
Jerry


"HAGO" <lilmiff@mts.net> wrote in message
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>I can't find the setting to turn on the color behind the desk icons and i
>have trouble with my eyes and i would love to find the setting