How to enable windows aero?!
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richc46
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Just solved that problem last night, read this and give it a try; bet it works
Vista stuck in "Basic" theme - Vista Forums
Windows 7 is the same
Vista stuck in "Basic" theme - Vista Forums
Windows 7 is the same
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richc46
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Welcome,
If you fill out system specs, I may be able to give more help. It appears that ram is verylow for Aero, off the top I think that is the problem.
Per this article 5 mb of ram is minimum required.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/understanding-windows-vista-aero-glass-requirements/
Go to the website of the mfg of your graphics card and go to support. You can download the most current card.
If you fill out system specs, I may be able to give more help. It appears that ram is verylow for Aero, off the top I think that is the problem.
Per this article 5 mb of ram is minimum required.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/understanding-windows-vista-aero-glass-requirements/
Go to the website of the mfg of your graphics card and go to support. You can download the most current card.
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richc46
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I think that it is a ram problem. Read the article that I left, above.
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Jonathan_King
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I agree with Richard. Your specs are so low, you will not be happy with Aero at all if you can manage to enable it.
It is disabled on your machine for a good reason.
It is disabled on your machine for a good reason.
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richc46
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Jon and I feel that it is the RAM, if we are correct it will not make a difference is you were trying to fix it for 2 weeks or 2 months.
Aero is nice, but it is really nothing special, many feel that it is just window dressings. Enjoy the other great features of your OS, which are many.
Whatever you decide, Jon and I wish you the best of luck.
Aero is nice, but it is really nothing special, many feel that it is just window dressings. Enjoy the other great features of your OS, which are many.
Whatever you decide, Jon and I wish you the best of luck.
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richc46
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Yes you have the minimum of required ram. The minimum of anything means that it will just work under perfect conditions. You just said that the computer is old, that is not a perfect condition.
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richc46
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I hope that we do see you. Come back often you can learn and teach. Take care.
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- Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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- Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
- Motherboard
- Dell
- Memory
- 6 gb
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20"
- Hard Drives
- 640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
- Cooling
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- Dell USB Keyboard
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- DSL 2.85
Jonathan_King
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Your call. The point of computers, in my opinion, is to do what you need them to do, not look pretty,
I could personally do without Aero if I had to. If you have the budget, computers are always fun toys, but don't break the bank just to make things look pretty.
I could personally do without Aero if I had to. If you have the budget, computers are always fun toys, but don't break the bank just to make things look pretty.
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