Start/Control Panel/System/Advanced/Performance/Settings/ Visual
Effects/"Use drop shadows for icon labels on the Desktop"
The second part of your question, have a look at Display Properties/ Appearance/ Advanced, under "Item:" have a look at Icon to change text color, size, font, etc.
Background color in desktop icons
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desktop icons surrounded with blue, not background
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Transparent Desktop Icon text background
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