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    Turning back on Windows Aero

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Filipinocrzy, May 25, 2007.

  1. Filipinocrzy

    Filipinocrzy Notebook Geek

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    I just got 2gb of RAM today and wanted to turn back the Windows Aero feature but cant figure out how to. It is not in my Appearance settings "Color scheme" list. It should be but its not. Any help would be great! :)
     
    Filipinocrzy, May 25, 2007
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    tpoynton Notebook Geek

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    I dont have vista, but I believe it comes on automatically if your computer has enough power to run it.
     
    tpoynton, May 25, 2007
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  3. Filipinocrzy

    Filipinocrzy Notebook Geek

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    yea when i got my computer it came with 512 RAM. so I turned aero off. I dont know how to get it back on. Its been puzzling me.
     
    Filipinocrzy, May 25, 2007
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    nquach Notebook Consultant

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    Personalize -> Window Color and Appearance. Click on "Open classic appearance properties for more color options". Windows Aero should be on the list of your computer supports it.

    GL
     
    nquach, May 25, 2007
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    robbirzell Notebook Consultant

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    Right click on your Desktop>Personalize>Windows Color And Appearance>Open Classic Appearance Properties for More Color Options>Choose Windows Aero.

    That should get Aero running. You can make other changes through the display personalize window, or tweak the effects in Performance Information and Tools>Adjust Visual Effects.

    Hope that helps.
     
    robbirzell, May 25, 2007
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  6. Filipinocrzy

    Filipinocrzy Notebook Geek

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    Yea, but if u read what I said above ("It is not in my Appearance settings "Color scheme" list"). I had aero b4 but it dissapeared. I wonder wut happened to it.
     
    Filipinocrzy, May 25, 2007
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    nquach Notebook Consultant

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    nquach, May 26, 2007
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  8. PhoenixFx

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    Yes, Vista basic "officially" doesn't support AERO interface. However there is a hack to turn it on. :rolleyes: Try this.
     
    PhoenixFx, May 26, 2007
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    Filipinocrzy Notebook Geek

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    Thnx alot = ).this should help. but the weird part is I had it b4. my cousin had vista basic and has it. so I dont know mabe its just a trial or something.
     
    Filipinocrzy, May 26, 2007
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  10. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    Under Themes you have to change it to Windows Vista
     
    kanehi, May 26, 2007
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  11. Sykotic

    Sykotic Notebook Evangelist

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    Tell us how you like the loss in responsiveness.
     
    Sykotic, May 27, 2007
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