I’m using WP via my host, and the included plugins (Akismet, WP-backup) do not have the green background nor say “deactivate” after activation. When I click activate the “blue line” at the top of the screen cahnges to “plugin activated” and turns green when “activate” is clicked.
I assume WP-backup has an options screen once installed.
I installed Bad Behavior and installed it, and it has a green background. This leads me to believe it’s a host issue. I’ve contacted them but haven’t heard back.