Aero problem - no Aero

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  1. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 pro 64 bit
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    Aero problem - no Aero


    I have a new Dell M4800 laptop, which came with a 500 GB hard drive - all works well here.
    My problem is with a 1TB samsung evo SSD that has my old computer cloned on it - same windows 7 pro 64 bit O.S. - when I swop the hard drives, this works, but with no Aero.
    I have installed the latest drivers, but still no Aero.
    Can anyone help me to get the AMD Firepro M5100 to work properly please?
    I am a beginner, so please use simple language.
    Last edited by fridgemagnet; 17 Apr 2014 at 09:11.
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  2. Posts : 521
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Service Pack 1
       #2

    When you say "swap the hard drives", do you mean that the 1TB drive has an OS from a previous installation? Or do you mean you re-partition the hard drive and install Windows on it again after placing it in the laptop?
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  3. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    The 1TB drive has a clone of my old computer's hard drive - it contains my older version of windows 7 pro 64 bit O.S.
    This is the drive that I want in my machine, but it has a problem - no aero.
    It had aero before, when it was installed in my old desktop.
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  4. Posts : 6,741
    W7 Pro x64 SP1 | W10 Pro IP x64 | W8.1 Pro x64 VM | Linux Mint VM
       #4

    You'd need to install the drive, format it and then do a clean install of Windows for it to work properly and you'd have to use your product key from your Dell laptop. I'm surprised it's booted at all to be honest.
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  5. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 pro 64 bit
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       #5

    Bummer - that version of windows is 'modified' so that it will let me do things that windows 7 nanny system will not allow.
    I can't remember what was done now, and it would take forever to duplicate it.
    Why do I need to give the Dell the new product key? The old O.S. is valid/genuine.
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  6. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    and how would I find the new product key anyway - it's buried in the impenetrable disc that was supplied with my Dell.
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  7. Posts : 6,741
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    It will probably be in the battery compartment. What do you mean by 'modified'?
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  8. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 pro 64 bit
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    I'd have to ask the friend responsible for the mods - widows 7 sometimes says ' I can't let you do that' - it no longer raises such objections. It no longer keeps me safe from myself.
    He has no idea why the aero is not working.
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       #9

    You really need to perform a Clean install - Factory OEM using your product key that came with the laptop, then run all rounds of updates to ensure you have all of the correct drivers for that machine. If you've brought the laptop over from another rig then you probably don't have the correct drivers, or at least have driver conflicts.

    As I've said, I'm surprised it works at all and I would recommend against carrying on with how you're set up. I'd also advise against 'modifying' Windows. It's set up like it is for a reason.
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  10. Posts : 521
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Service Pack 1
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    Boozad said:
    You'd need to install the drive, format it and then do a clean install of Windows for it to work properly and you'd have to use your product key from your Dell laptop. I'm surprised it's booted at all to be honest.
    Agreed.

    fridgemagnet said:
    Bummer - that version of windows is 'modified' so that it will let me do things that windows 7 nanny system will not allow.
    I can't remember what was done now, and it would take forever to duplicate it.
    Why do I need to give the Dell the new product key? The old O.S. is valid/genuine.
    In order for you to use your older install of Windows, you'd need to do a Sysprep transfer.

    But since you've already transferred it to the Dell laptop, that may be an issue to do too. In any event, you could try plugging it back in to the desktop, doing the sysprep and transferring it back to your laptop. You'd let the license of your Dell laptop go to waste though if it does have one.
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