Yes, I've done a virus scan, it's a fresh install. I'm a programmer, so I know all the basic stuff.
This seems to be a very specific behavior by windows , i.e. it turns the shadows back on when I...

Thanks, do you know where can I check if this has been filed as a bug report for Windows 10?
if not maybe I can file a bug report and Microsoft can fix it. This definitely seems to be a bug in...

The problem's been there since I upgraded to Windows 10 about two weeks ago.
Win 10 installs updates automatically I did not change anything. I always keep it up to date.

I actually figured out it puts the drop shadows back on when I snap a window to the side (Win+Left arrow) and then on the other side it offers to snap another window. If I just click on the desktop...

Yes I have and this tutorial does work. It turns off as it should after logging out and in again. The problem is that within a couple minutes Windows puts them back on again for absolutely no reason....

This is driving me crazy. Windows 10 always keeps putting back the drop shadow for the label under the desktop icons.
I go into System -> Advanced System Settings -> Performance and uncheck
"Use...