Icon Background Colors in File Manager Don't Update

Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
Article ID: Q84708

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0 and 3.0a

SUMMARY

The Windows 3.0 File Manager will not update background colors on its document icons if changes are made to the color settings through the Control Panel while File Manager is running. The icon background colors will update automatically if File Manager is closed and reopened.

This problem does not occur in laver versions of Microsoft Windows File Manager.

MORE INFORMATION

This occurs whether the File Manager is running in a window or running minimized. Document icons for subdirectories and files will show the background color previously assigned to their Window until File Manager is closed and reopened.

KBCategory: kbother
KBSubCategory: win30
Additional reference words: 3.0 3.0a Win30 noupd

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Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
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