1. Click the Start button
2. Select Control Panel
3. Double-click the System icon
4. Click the Advanced tab
5. In the Performance box click Settings
6. Leave only the following ticked:

• a. Show shadows under menus

• b. Show shadows under mouse pointer

• c. Show translucent selection rectangle

• d. Use drop shadows for icons labels on the desktop

• e. Use visual styles on windows and buttons

7. Finally, click Apply and OK

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