Read http://forums.cnet.com/5208-12546_102-0.html?forumID=133&threadID=278520&messageID=2670348#2670348 for what fixed it.
I'm not talking about the shortcut arrow box, I increased the font size trough Personalization, now all my shortcut desktop icons have a white/transparent box around the outer edge. I can get rid of it if I go into display...advanced..icon...and then either increase or decrease the size of the icon. But isn't there an easier fix? Anyone?

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