Graphics adapter won't support the Windows Aero.


  1. Posts : 4
    Windows XP Professional
       #1

    Graphics adapter won't support the Windows Aero.


    According to Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Report.
    I computer is legging in hardware support.

    Error was
    Windows Aero support:
    Your current graphics adapter won't support the Windows Aero user interface. If you want to experience the benefits of Windows Aero, contact your PC manufacturer or retailer to see if an upgrade is available.

    I also having 2 error more of RAM & Hard Disk requirement such error I can able to solve by buying 1Gb RAM & 160 GB Hard Disk. But...

    I just wanted to know how can my computer is able get windows aero support.
    As i am not aware of using which type of graphics cards is supporting aero.

    Plz Suggest me ....
    Pasting my graphics confrigration...

    Graphics adapter won't support the Windows Aero.-graphc.jpg

    [IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Ashish/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg[/IMG]
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  2. Posts : 5,747
    7600.20510 x86
       #2

    Anything HD by ATI or anything 6xxx and above NVIDIA.

    You'll have to check your psu to see if it's strong enough for any card you get. And also, you'll have to check which kind of video card slot you have. Probably AGP but if not, then you'll need to get a PCI card.

    IMHO, don't upgrade that machine. Get a new one ready for Windows 7 out of the box.
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  3. Posts : 4
    Windows XP Professional
    Thread Starter
       #3

    GuaranT said:
    Anything HD by ATI or anything 6xxx and above NVIDIA.

    You'll have to check your psu to see if it's strong enough for any card you get. And also, you'll have to check which kind of video card slot you have. Probably AGP but if not, then you'll need to get a PCI card.

    IMHO, don't upgrade that machine. Get a new one ready for Windows 7 out of the box.
    Yes, My motherboard have Expansion slots consisting
    One AGP
    One CNR
    Three 32 bit PCI Slots
    But how will i find out the PSU details...
    My Motherboard details are.....
    Graphics adapter won't support the Windows Aero.-p4vm800m7.jpg
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  4. Posts : 5,747
    7600.20510 x86
       #4

    Which motherboard is that? Yes - psu details very important - also to see if it has the right power connector for any new card. If it doesn't, you'll also have to consider only a card that doesn't require extra power.
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  5. Posts : 1,614
    Windows 7 Pro & Vista Home Premium
       #5

    If you go to Start > Search Programs and files an type in fix. Select find and fix problems with transparency and visual effects.

    This will bring up the Aero trouble shooter to see of your card passes the test.
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  6. Posts : 5,747
    7600.20510 x86
       #6

    reghakr said:
    If you go to Start > Search Programs and files an type in fix. Select find and fix problems with transparency and visual effects.

    This will bring up the Aero trouble shooter to see of your card passes the test.
    Did you even notice his screenshot at all? No way. It's a UniChrome.

    No offense, but geez.
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  7. Lee
    Posts : 1,796
    Win 7 Pro x64, VM Win XP, Win7 Pro Sandbox, Kubuntu 11
       #7

    Also, looking at your first post it is quite clear as to the problem with having no Aero, you are showing only 32 Mb of video ram. This should be at least and no less then 128 Mb of video ram, and if possible use a video card that will give you at least 512 Mbs video ram.

    If you can afford it get a new MB that supports PCI Express, DDR2 or DDR3 ram the other specs are up to you, though a good Duo Core 32 or 64 bit CPU would be an excellent choice.

    Doc Brown might take that old one off your hands. . .
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  8. Posts : 4
    Windows XP Professional
    Thread Starter
       #8

    GuaranT said:
    Which motherboard is that? Yes - psu details very important - also to see if it has the right power connector for any new card. If it doesn't, you'll also have to consider only a card that doesn't require extra power.

    My Motherboard is

    Mercury P4VM800M7 Via Socket 775 MicroATX Motherboard / Audio / 64MB Shared Video / AGP 8x / 10/100 Ethernet LAN / USB 2.0 / Serial ATA / CNR

    Where will i check the PSU details...
    Is it not possible to use graphic card which will inserted in PCI Slot.

    Plz tell me about brand & its Configuration of graphic card.
    I am able to Buy.
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  9. Posts : 5,747
    7600.20510 x86
       #9

    Anything AGP that is compatible with your psu as I explained above.
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  10. Posts : 4
    Windows XP Professional
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Lee said:
    Also, looking at your first post it is quite clear as to the problem with having no Aero, you are showing only 32 Mb of video ram. This should be at least and no less then 128 Mb of video ram, and if possible use a video card that will give you at least 512 Mbs video ram.

    If you can afford it get a new MB that supports PCI Express, DDR2 or DDR3 ram the other specs are up to you, though a good Duo Core 32 or 64 bit CPU would be an excellent choice.

    Doc Brown might take that old one off your hands. . .
    Should I go For Video Card or Graphic Card.
    which one i brought...
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