What+are+the+square+boxes+around+the+Win+7+Icons


 * What are the square boxes around the Win 7 Icons **

Windows 7 allows you to use checkboxes to select multiple items; the advantage is that you do not have to hold down the CTRL key while selecting them. This is an important advantage to someone who has the use of only one hand. But it is an option and it is easy to turn off. Open Windows Explorer (the File folder icon on the taskbar by default, or right click the Start orb, and select **Open Windows Explorer **). If the menu bar (File, Edit, View, Tools, Help) is not displayed, click **Organize, **then **Layout, **then check **Menu Bar. **Now click **Tools, **then **Folder options. **Click the **View **tab. In the **Advanced Settings **section, scroll down to the item :- **Use check boxes to select items **near the bottom. Uncheck that box, and the checkboxes on your desktop icons should disappear