Removing blue highlight from folders on desktop

Hello- If you've managed to accidently make all your folders background on your desktop blue and have tried everything to remove the blue highlight from your desktop folders and haven't had any luck, then give this a try. Below is what helped me.

1. Right click on your desktop
2. Click on properties
3. Click on Desktop
4. Click on Customize Desktop
5. Click on Web 
6. Ensure no web pages are checked
7. Check Lock Desktop Items
8. Click OK