http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ How-To Geek Forums Topic: Windows Vista Aero - Not Working en Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:09:49 +0000 http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/windows-vista-aero-not-working#post-44592 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:40:44 +0000 Rhillo 44592@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Hi Lighthouse;yes.been awhile (R) </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/windows-vista-aero-not-working#post-44591 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:38:39 +0000 Rhillo 44591@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>JanLam.Sorry I couldn't help you.Reviewed your specs for your desktop.You have more GB than the original Vista computers.That is not to say that aero cannot cease functioning.It may not be the cause for you,but it should still be ruled out for others having similar problems </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/windows-vista-aero-not-working#post-44382 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:29:51 +0000 JanLam 44382@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Responding to: Rhillo</p> <p>My computer, HP Pavillion m8120n with Vista Home Premium, has all the required specs to run Windows Aero. I've had this computer for almost a year. Like I said in my first post, Windows Aero was working fine until last Sunday. </p> <p>I'm pretty sure I have all the updated drivers (as I install updates from time-to-time when being prompt). I've looked around on the internet for a solution, but none seems to work for me. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/windows-vista-aero-not-working#post-44261 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:08:19 +0000 Lighthouse 44261@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Rhillo. Long time no see :) </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/windows-vista-aero-not-working#post-44259 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:00:07 +0000 Rhillo 44259@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Go to Control panel.Open personalization.Is your theme Vista?If not reset it to Vista.All changes are done in this location.<br /> That being said,to run aero you require sufficient ram.If not your computer will reset as Vista basic.You require home premium to get all the bells and whistles. however,I still had to upgrade my ram to enable aero to run smoothly.<br /> Sometimes when working and you have a number of windows open,you can lose your aero features.Close some windows and reset.Check your color scheme and enable Vista aero.<br /> All can be done under control panel personalization.Hope this helps. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/windows-vista-aero-not-working#post-44258 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:54:54 +0000 JanLam 44258@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Originally, when Windows Aero was working, the "Windows Aero" was selected as my color scheme. Now, that option is not available. </p> <p>My Theme is set to "Modified Theme", but that was done automatically because I changed my desktop wallpaper. And Aero DID WORK. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/windows-vista-aero-not-working#post-44257 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:41:49 +0000 Scott 44257@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Did you by chance read the comments section after the article? Some readers have found workarounds with varying success.<br /> You do have Aero enabled as your Theme, right? </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/windows-vista-aero-not-working#post-44255 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:25:13 +0000 JanLam 44255@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>I purchased an HP computer (model m8120n) with Windows Vista Home Premium for almost one year without a problem until now. In other words, Windows Aero was working perfectly fine.</p> <p>On Sunday, for some reason, my Windows Aero no longer works and I don't know why. </p> <p>I did attempt to follow the steps in one of the help pages (<a href='http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/my-vista-aero-glass-turned-itself-off-how-do-i-enable-it-again/'>http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/my-vista-aero-glass-turned-itself-off-how-do-i-enable-it-again/</a>). When I was in the System Properties -- Performance Options, the two checkbox options ("Enable desktop composition" and "Enable transparent glass") that I am suppose to select are NOT appearing. </p> <p>I've also tried to restore Aero by doing a System Restore with no luck.</p> <p>Any clue on how to restore Windows Aero? </p>