Microsoft launched a new design-based OS that differs from the previous version of Windows. On Windows 11, Microsoft adds shadows around the application window by default that create the application window more realistic.
Shadows are also enabled on desktop icon labels/text. But, sometimes, shadows bother users from scanning and reading the text easily or quickly. But you can’t even notice the problem using a dark theme or wallpaper.
However, if you are bothered by shadows on your Windows 11 PC and want a clean interface, then you can remove/hide the shadows. In this post, I will show you how to disable the Window shadows on your screen and from desktop icons labels.
Keep engaged with me and precisely follow the instructions to disable shadow from your Windows PC.
Let’s get started without further ado.
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How to Disable Window Drop Shadow in Windows 11
Removing the drop shadow effect on your Windows 11 is an easy process. Surprisingly, Windows 11 allows users to remove the window shadows whenever users want.
You can remove the window shadows on your computer screen by following some easy steps. So, let’s see how to do this.
Here are the steps to disable the window drop shadow effect on Windows 11:
- Open the Windows Search pane by pressing Windows+S keys on your keyboard.
- Type advanced system settings in the search bar and click on the View advanced system settings.
- Select the Advanced tab on the System Properties window.
- Click on Settings under the Performance section.
- Select the Visual Effects tab on the Performance Options window.
- Uncheck Show shadows under windows check-box to disable/remove the window shadows on Windows 11.
- Click on Apply and OK to save the changes.
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How to Remove Drop Shadow from Desktop Icon/Icon Labels in Windows 11
On Windows 11, Microsoft, by default, enables the drop shadows on the desktop icon labels. But, the drop shadow on desktop icon labels sometimes prevents users from quickly scanning the text.
If you are annoyed by the drop shadow on desktop icon labels, you can easily disable the drop shadow from the desktop icon labels on your Windows 11 PC.
Follow the steps below to disable/remove the drop shadow from your desktop icon labels in Windows 11 within a minute.
Here are the steps to remove the drop shadow from desktop icon labels in Windows 11:
1. Use Windows Advanced System Settings
The first simple and most effective method to remove the drop shadow from the desktop icon labels in Windows 11 is using the Windows Advanced System Settings.
Here are the steps to disable the desktop icon labels/text drop shadows using Windows Advanced System Settings:
- Open the Windows Search pane by pressing Windows+S keys on your keyboard.
- Type advanced system settings in the search bar and click on the View advanced system settings.
- Select the Advanced tab on the System Properties window.
- Click on Settings under the Performance section.
- Select the Visual Effects tab on the Performance Options window.
- Uncheck Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop check-box to disable/remove the desktop icon labels/text drop shadows on Windows 11.
- Click on Apply and OK to save the changes.
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2. Use Windows Registry Editor
Another method to disable the drop shadow from the desktop icon labels in Windows 11 is using the Windows Registry Editor.
By changing the value of a Register Editor key, you can disable the desktop icon labels drop shadow on your Windows 11,
Here are the steps to disable the desktop icon labels/text drop shadows using Windows Registry Editor:
- Open the Windows Run program by pressing Windows+R keys on your keyboard.
- Type regedit, and click on OK to open the Windows Registry Editor.
- Navigate the following path on the right-side window:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
- Double-click on the ListviewShadow value to open the value edit window.
- Replace the value 1 to 0 on the Value data field and click OK to save the changes.
- These changes disable the drop shadow for the desktop icon labels/text on Windows 11.
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How to Remove Shadows Under Mouse Pointer in Windows 11
Do you want to remove shadows under the mouse pointer on your Windows 11 PC?
If you use shadows under your mouse pointer on Windows 11, you can disable it. The mouse pointer shadows are not enabled by default. If you somehow turn on the mouse pointer shadows but want to disable it, follow the steps below.
Here are the steps to disable drop shadows under the mouse pointer on Windows 11:
- Open the Windows Search pane by pressing Windows+S keys on your keyboard.
- Type advanced system settings in the search bar and click on the View advanced system settings.
- Select the Advanced tab on the System Properties window.
- Click on Settings under the Performance section.
- Select the Visual Effects tab on the Performance Options window.
- Uncheck Show shadows under the mouse pointer check-box to disable/remove the shadows under the mouse pointer on Windows 11.
- Click on Apply and OK to save the changes.
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Final Words
Removing or hiding the drop shadow is a super easier process on Windows 11. Microsoft allows you to remove the drop shadow whenever you need it.
Using the Windows advanced system settings, you can remove/hide the window shadows that appear around the different applications. You can also remove the drop shadow from the desktop icon text and under the mouse pointer on your Windows 11 system.
That’s all for now. I hope you enjoyed the post, and this post is helpful for you to remove the shadow from your system.
Have a good day! See you next one.
