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    vista aero help

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by aussiek2000, Apr 15, 2009.

  1. aussiek2000

    aussiek2000 Notebook Consultant

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    So my computer reverted back to the vista basic theme. Now when I go to change the them, I don't have the option for aero. I can even go into the themes folder and click on aero and it still does not work. Does anybody know how I can get aero back or change basic so that it is black and not blue?
     
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  2. Silas Awaketh

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    Try uninstalling your video card drivers, and reinstalling them (the latest ones if possible).
     
    Silas Awaketh, Apr 15, 2009
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    run the WEI
     
    Tinselworm, Apr 15, 2009
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  4. aussiek2000

    aussiek2000 Notebook Consultant

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    Did both. Neither of them unlocked aero. My WEI was 3.6.
     
    aussiek2000, Apr 15, 2009
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  5. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    you installed any autorunning application that may disable aero due to some incompatibility? some apps kill aero while they're running. exiting them normally helps.

    else try to change to 16bit and then 32bit desktop colours.
     
    davepermen, Apr 15, 2009
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    try removing the recently instaled apps
     
    Tinselworm, Apr 15, 2009
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    go to control panel and search for appearance..you will see change windows appearance. enter and set it to performance and press apply, then select best appearance and then select apply.
     
    Luke1708, Apr 15, 2009
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  9. aussiek2000

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    I tried everything listed and nothing worked.
     
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  10. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Have you tried a restore from back before the problem started? If you have UAC off, try turning it back on and try previous posters' suggestions after that as well.
     
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    How do I do a restore. I went to programs>accessories>system tools>system restore. But it said I had no restore points.
     
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    Your next best bet would probably be a system repair then.
     
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  13. aussiek2000

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    I got it to my liking. I put a theme on my computer with tune up 2009. The only thing that doesn't work right is that the top of my Chrome window is blue.
     
    aussiek2000, Apr 15, 2009
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