is there a secret to getting the semi-transparent windows to work?

Thursday, September 26, 2002 by boyjohn | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk

i tried the stuff on tips and tricks and still no transparency. i am using xp with all the cool stuff turned on. any ideas?
KenLin
Reply #1 Friday, September 27, 2002 8:11 AM
What program are we talking about?
GreenReaper
Reply #2 Friday, September 27, 2002 11:28 AM
WindowBlinds? You must go to Explorer Tools/Folder Options menu and select Use Windows Classic folders as well as enabling semi-transparent explorer windows in the Advanced settings dialog and checking the Explorer backgrounds option.
boyjohn
Reply #3 Friday, September 27, 2002 3:11 PM
classic folders?
treetog
Reply #4 Friday, September 27, 2002 5:28 PM
an application called WindowFX from Stardok will do all the job for you. Also givim shadow to the windows, if you want.

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