Windows 7 aero not working

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  1. Priunord
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    Windows 7 aero not working


    Hey, ive got an issue with my copy of windows and aero not working, the task bar is grey and I cant get it to start working again, ive looked around but found no solution, any ideas? Im including a picture

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  3. SevenUltimate
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    Priunord said:
    Hey, ive got an issue with my copy of windows and aero not working, the task bar is grey and I cant get it to start working again, ive looked around but found no solution, any ideas? Im including a picture

    1. Right Click on the desktop
    2. Click Personalize
    3. There should be a list of themes, scroll down to "Aero Themes"
    4. Click on any of the themes listed in this area to enable one
    5. Aero should be enabled now, if your PC's video card can handle the effects.
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  4. Priunord
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    Under aero themes, all themes are greyed out and I am unable to click them
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  6. SevenUltimate
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    Priunord said:
    Under aero themes, all themes are greyed out and I am unable to click them
    Is windows activated properly? You may either have a permission issue, having to do with user account settings, or Windows may not be activated.

    This might also help:

    http://windows7themes.net/windows-7-...reyed-out.html
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  7. severedsolo
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    Please help us to help you. Can you please post your system specs under your User CP (just click the link, I've already done the grunt work of finding the right page for you)

    If you don't know them, then try using Speccy to find out :)

    Post back when your done :)
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  8. Britton30
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    You might have a look at this too. Click the Windows logo, type in "sys" and open "System".
    1.Click Advanced System Settings
    2.click the Setting button
    3.Make sure Enable transparent glass is checked.

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  10. Priunord
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    @SevenUltimate Tried that, didnt work, also tried How to enable Windows 7 Aero theme? | Windows 7 Themes with no luck edit: this is what happens when i try that method

    @severedsolo Updated

    @Britton30 Heres a pictured of me trying that, I dont have the option for part 3
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  11. Britton30
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    That is odd.
    1. Have you reinstalled Windows?
    2. Have you updated BIOS or graphics drivers?
    A. Installed any new software?
    3. Has Aero worked in the past...what were you doing when you 1st noticed Aero missing?
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  12. deanolfc
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    Try creating a new user account. This will insure that all the default settings reset. Log into this account to determine if aero is functioning properly here.
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  13. Priunord
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    Just tried creating another account, no aero there either

    I havent reinstalled windows, havent updates bios or driver, I install new software frequently, but aero hasnt worked in a few months, but did work for about 8 months since i purchased the computer
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