Can I select which Aero features to disable/enable?


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #1

    Can I select which Aero features to disable/enable?


    I've noticed that everything is a bit snappier without Aero on, but I still want the transparent taskbar. Is there any way to disable Aero, but leave the Aero-style taskbar enabled?
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  2. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #2

    Welcome to Seven Forums ravenholm. Have a look at this small program, works on 7 too.

    Transparent TaskBar - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com

    It won't be the exact Aero taskbar, but you can adjust the transparency. A Guy
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  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks, I tried that but it wasn't really what I was looking for. After a lot of searching I found a way to turn on/off specific Aero features.

    I'll leave it here for any future web explorers who are having the same issue:

    - Run "sysdm.cpl" (you can also just search for it in the search bar)
    - Click the Advanced tab
    - Click Settings under Performance
    That's all there is to it!
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  4. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #4

    Ahhh, OK, that doesn't disable Aero, but, yes, there are settings there that can affect performance

    Visual Effects Settings - Change

    Optimize Windows 7

    A Guy
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