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    Can't turn on Aero on Vista Business! Help

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MaXimus, Dec 28, 2008.

  1. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    I selected Windows Aero from the list of appearance options, then hit apply and exit.

    but then when I go back to the appearance options I notice that it has reverted back to Vista Basic......what gives?

    I am using a legit activated version of Vista Business FTW
     
    MaXimus, Dec 28, 2008
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    Did you get your drivers from hp's website? My dv7 is running the ones from their website and it works fine.
     
    Tippey764, Dec 28, 2008
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  3. MaXimus

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    Ok I just restarted and it has reverted back to Windows Aero.

    Strange :rolleyes:, dunno why it was stuck on Vista Basic appearance when I posted this thread. Oh well.
     
    MaXimus, Dec 28, 2008
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  4. vinumsv

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    There are few reasons mate :D

    1. May be incompatible program might be running in the background which have disabled the Aero
    2. Aero might have disabled for some service
     
    vinumsv, Dec 28, 2008
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  5. MaXimus

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    oh.......thanks for the info dude
     
    MaXimus, Dec 28, 2008
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  6. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    It might have been related to a power scheme. My Dell automatically disables aero when I go to power saver, and turns it back on for all other schemes.
     
    kegobeer, Dec 28, 2008
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