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OS/2, eCS & ArcaOS - Technical => Graphics and Window Design => Topic started by: Neil Waldhauer on March 02, 2026, 10:04:47 pm

Title: icons with an X overlay
Post by: Neil Waldhauer on March 02, 2026, 10:04:47 pm
I'm attaching a photo of a screen where the icons have been decorated with a kind of X in the lower right corner. (see attachment)

What does it mean, and how do I get normal icons back?
Title: Re: icons with an X overlay
Post by: David Graser on March 03, 2026, 05:01:19 pm
Do you have xwp shadow icons enabled???

What you are seeing is the default ArcaOS shadow icons. When enabled, it only shows when Dynamic icons are not enabled also.

In the forum under
Windows and graphic design
David’s doubles
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I had created a few alternatives.

To disable, do the following:

Open system setup folder
Click on the Workplace Shell icon
Select the Folder View tab
Uncheck the Mark Shadows box
Close the WorkplaceShell Properties
Restart desktop