Iconoid is a small program that helps reduce the clutter and confusion of the Windows® desktop. With Iconoid you can:

Save and Restore Icon positions for each (or every) screen resolution.

Transparent icon backgrounds or use any color.

Select any color for icon text.

Automatically hide icons when you don't need them and show them when you do.

Automatically or manually select the best color for the text background.

Quickly minimize all windows so that you can see your desktop wallpaper.

See the help files (which include screen shots) for even more information.

Works on Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7.

Iconiod is very customizable and Iconoid comes with complete source.