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    Vista SP1...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by SmoothTofu, Dec 14, 2007.

  1. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Uh hi, so I installed the SP1 RC yesterday and it seems ok.. except now when I alt+tab I get the old standard alt+tab diagram instead of the aero-looking vista one. Is that normal? Also, how come I don't have that evaluation copy thingy on the bottom right corner that (I think) you get when you install this?
     
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  2. John B

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    Is Aero enabled?
     
    John B, Dec 14, 2007
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    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    yes, everything else is exactly the same, same vista theme and aero-glass whatnot except for the classic alt+tab layout.
     
    SmoothTofu, Dec 14, 2007
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    Storm3016 Notebook Evangelist

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    Funny, i've installed the update to (i believe it was SP1 for office only), but my alt-tab windows still looks normal. Maybe something went wrong with the installation?
     
    Storm3016, Dec 14, 2007
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    Its because you're using alt+tab instead of the Windows key+tab, alt+tab always has and always will be old school.

    After you have rebooted a second time after the install has completed you'll see it show up.
     
    viking396, Dec 14, 2007
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  6. John B

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    Yes it's Win+tab...I forgot.
     
    John B, Dec 14, 2007
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  8. John B

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    Ok I understand. So SmoothTofu doesn't talk about Flip 3D?
     
    John B, Dec 15, 2007
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    eyecon82 Notebook Deity

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    nope...he is indicating the normal alt+tab, but in aero mode, which shows live thumbnails. his aero prob turned off, therefore bringing upon the old look of alt+tab
     
    eyecon82, Dec 15, 2007
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  10. John B

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    Edit: I misunderstood something
     
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    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    No, my aero isn't turned off, flip3d works fine any everything. It's just that for some reason the alt+tab chooese to contrast and remain this grey box and not blend in with the rest of the theme..
     
    SmoothTofu, Dec 15, 2007
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    Have you disabled any services?
    Does transparency work with windows?
     
    John B, Dec 15, 2007
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    Restart Again. should fix it.
     
    eleron911, Dec 15, 2007
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