How to remove highlight from desktop icons

[merlins]

Hi, merlin here,how do I remove highlight from desktop icons? thanks!
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[TitusFFX]

Oh your talking about the shadow effect >.> I figured that out a while back when optimizing for performance and it got on my nerves.

The option is called " Use drop shadows for icon lables on the desktop"

It's listed under system properties /advanced / performance options/ visual effects