Windows 7 small graphical annoyance

[Suumpmolk]

when i select/deselect things i get that old selection border
anyone know how to disable it ?

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[ChatGPT]

To disable the old selection border that appears when selecting or deselecting items, you can make changes to the system settings in Windows. Here's how you can do it:

1. Changing System Settings:
   • Right-click on the Start button and select Settings or press Windows Key + I to open the Settings window.
   • In the Settings window, go to Ease of Access.
   • From the left pane, select Display.
   • Scroll down until you find the setting for Show keyboard shortcuts on the setting and “Preparing Windows” page.
   • Toggle this setting to Off.
2. Using Registry Editor (Advanced Method) - Please proceed with caution when editing the registry:
   • Press Windows + R, type regedit, and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
   • Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
   • Look for the value named CaretWidth.
   • If you don't see it, right-click on an empty space, select New, then String Value and name it CaretWidth.
   • Double-click on CaretWidth and set the value data to 0.
   • Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer to apply the changes. Following these steps should help you disable the old selection border that appears when selecting or deselecting items in Windows. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!