Window frame shadows missing - can they be enabled?


i realize sounds silly question...but have application developed on desktop os colors main windows , popup modals. aesthetic when modal has shadow around it, complete nightmare when installed on ws2016e since modals "disappear" in background window since frame shadows not present.

is there way enable window frame shadows on ws2016e?

i'm aware of 2 ws2016e installation options regard desktop experience (or not) and not sure have installed. guess outside affirmative answer first question, need know how to determine whether have "core" or "desktop experience" installed.

found answer yes, shadows can enabled same desktop os (provided desktop experience installed). apparently "shadows under windows" not default on ws2016e whereas default under desktop os.

note issue me modals not have frame different color main portion of panel. without shadow appear rectangle same color background window (when no data present). user experience expects modal, looks couple of random buttons popping up... shadow required usability in case.

control panel > system > advanced system settings > advanced tab > performance settings button > visual effects tab > custom radio button > check show shadows under windows.







Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2016 Essentials



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