There are a few settings that you have to find third party tools to change. I noticed that same issue in 98 so not much has changed. Microsoft does not equip the OS with some tool to show/change every item.
You can find these tools with http://www.google.com I think last time I typed in the words:
XP FONT COLOR CHANGER
Bob
Isn't it possible to change the color of the fonts(words under the ic?ons) on the desktop in XP? All I can do is change the background color. Didn't have this problem in 98.
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