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    Futuristic windows

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by bobertbarker, May 14, 2009.

  1. bobertbarker

    bobertbarker Notebook Enthusiast

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    When I first got my laptop, it had windows aero color scheme running, but now it has vista basic, plain light blue windows, NOT aero! I have it, I need aero back, but when I try to change it, it's not there. What happened? :eek:
     
    bobertbarker, May 14, 2009
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  2. -L1GHTGAM3R-

    -L1GHTGAM3R- Notebook Deity

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    u probably disable desktop windows manager aka dwm under processes . check if its running check your services if disabled enable again
     
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    j-dogg Notebook Evangelist

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    I just reinstalled vista last night and had no aero either, i never had this happen before on a re instillation. The problem was my out dated or lack of graphics drivers. If you had it and lost it, it probably isn't graphic drivers, but you can give it a shot anyway.
     
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  4. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    Try running the WEI Test, then try enabling Aero.
     
    Matt is Pro, May 14, 2009
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    Theros123 Web Designer & Developer

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    Typically, you have to run WEI under Vista after clean installation to get Aero to work. Although, if you use a OEM reinstall disk, it should also auto-install drivers so Aero might work on first boot there.
     
    Theros123, May 14, 2009
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  6. Full-English

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    Right click your desktop, click personalize, then windows colour and appearance. Then make sure enable transparency is ticked.
     
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  7. bobertbarker

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    nope, I don't even have that. It's just a box with 5 themes, it should be 6, including aero.
     
    bobertbarker, May 14, 2009
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  8. ktang

    ktang Notebook Consultant

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    try this.

    Open up explorer, click "system properties" and then choose "advanced system settings" on the left. This will bring you to the "system properties" window. Click on the button for settings under performance. Which radio button is selected? If it's custom, make sure "enable transparent glass" is selected.

    See if that helps you out
     
    ktang, May 14, 2009
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  9. bobertbarker

    bobertbarker Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cool, bro Thanks!! That did the trick, the change color option in appearence is back to normal. Feels good to have my baby back to normal!! Thanks again!
     
    bobertbarker, May 15, 2009
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  10. ktang

    ktang Notebook Consultant

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    good to hear, you're welcome.
     
    ktang, May 15, 2009
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