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Windows 7: Can I have non-transparent aero?

18 Jan 2010   #1

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Can I have non-transparent aero?

It seems like my computer doesn't support running Aero, so now I'm stuck with the basic theme. I was just wondering if I could have the Aero theme without any transparencies, superbar thumbnails, or any other fancy effects, just the different window styles.

I remember being able to do that with Vista Basic, though now with Windows 7 Ultimate it seems like you're stuck with Basic if your computer can't run Aero.

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18 Jan 2010   #2

Windows 7 Pro 64 SP1
East Bay Area, CA
 
 

Welcome wrongusername, Here's something you might want to read.
Changing Window Color in Win7 Without Aero
Also you may want to search for a third party theme that resembles what you want.
hope that helps you out.
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18 Jan 2010   #3

Windows 7
 
 

Thanks for the quick reply

I'll try finding some other themes
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18 Jan 2010   #4

Windows 7 Pro 64 SP1
East Bay Area, CA
 
 

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by wrongusername View Post
Thanks for the quick reply

I'll try finding some other themes
You're welcome. You could check out this thread to see what you can find and someone will be able to help you find something.
http://www.sevenforums.com/customiza...ndows-7-a.html
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18 Jan 2010   #5

Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit)
Surprise, Arizona
 
 

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by wrongusername View Post
It seems like my computer doesn't support running Aero, so now I'm stuck with the basic theme. I was just wondering if I could have the Aero theme without any transparencies, superbar thumbnails, or any other fancy effects, just the different window styles.

I remember being able to do that with Vista Basic, though now with Windows 7 Ultimate it seems like you're stuck with Basic if your computer can't run Aero.

Not sure if this is what you are talking about but.
My wife did not like how the boarders around IE8 and other programs were transparent and wanted them back the way they were in WinXP

Right mouse click on desktop
Select Personalize
Uncheck the Transparency box
Selected what color I liked (BLUE)
Slide the slider to the right.
SEE PIC


If this isn't what you were asking about.. Never mind.

Last edited by IggyAZ; 05 May 2010 at 01:53 PM..
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