Potential issues that were checked
The current theme doesn't support Aero
The current theme doesn't support Aero
The current theme Unsaved Theme doesn't support Aero desktop effects such as transparency.
Issue not present
Video card doesn't support required display settings
Video card doesn't support required display settings
Your video card doesn't support DirectX 9.0 or higher, Pixel Shader Model 2.0 or higher, or doesn't have sufficient memory or memory bandwidth required to display Aero effects such as transparency.
Issue not present
Color depth is set too low
Color depth is set too low
To render Aero effects, the color depth must be set to 32 bits.
Issue not present
Mirror drivers don't support Aero effects
Mirror drivers don't support Aero effects
A running program uses a mirror driver (a type of display driver) which is not compatible with the Aero desktop experience.
Issue not present
Current power settings don't support Aero desktop effects
Current power settings don't support Aero desktop effects
The Power Saver plan helps conserve power, and starts when your computer is running on battery power. When running your computer on battery power, Windows conserves power by disabling visual effects such as the Aero desktop experience.
Issue not present
Themes service isn't running
Themes service isn't running
Starting the Themes service will enable Aero desktop effects such as transparency.
Issue not present
Transparency is disabled
Transparency is disabled
Transparency must be enabled in order to display transparent window borders.
Issue not present
Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service isn't running
Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service isn't running
The Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service and the Desktop Window Manager process are used to display Aero desktop effects such as transparency. The service or process is currently stopped.
Issue not present
The Windows Experience Index has not been computed
The Windows Experience Index has not been computed
The Windows Experience Index base score measures the capability of your computer's hardware and software configuration and is one of many factors that determine whether the Aero desktop effects can run.
Issue not present
Issues found
Detection details
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Desktop Window Manager is disabled Detected
[IMG]res://sdiageng.dll/warning.png[/IMG] The Desktop Window Manager must be enabled in order to display Aero desktop effects such as transparency.
Enable the Desktop Window Manager Completed
Enabling the Desktop Window Manager will enable Aero effects such as transparency.
Potential issues that were checked
Detection details
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The current theme doesn't support Aero Issue not present
The current theme Unsaved Theme doesn't support Aero desktop effects such as transparency.
[IMG]res://sdiageng.dll/info.png[/IMG]
Theme settings
Service status: running Theme: Unsaved Theme Visual style: Aero.msstyles
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Video card doesn't support required display settings Issue not present
Your video card doesn't support DirectX 9.0 or higher, Pixel Shader Model 2.0 or higher, or doesn't have sufficient memory or memory bandwidth required to display Aero effects such as transparency.
[IMG]res://sdiageng.dll/info.png[/IMG]
Windows display assessment
The file contains display related information based on the latest assessment. File Name:
features.xml
Color depth is set too low Issue not present
To render Aero effects, the color depth must be set to 32 bits.
Mirror drivers don't support Aero effects Issue not present
A running program uses a mirror driver (a type of display driver) which is not compatible with the Aero desktop experience.
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Current power settings don't support Aero desktop effects Issue not present
The Power Saver plan helps conserve power, and starts when your computer is running on battery power. When running your computer on battery power, Windows conserves power by disabling visual effects such as the Aero desktop experience.
[IMG]res://sdiageng.dll/info.png[/IMG]
Power settings
Details of power source and active power scheme. Source: Outlet Active scheme: 8c5e7fda-e8bf-4a96-9a85-a6e23a8c635c (High performance)
Aero effects not supported on this Windows edition Issue not present
Some Aero features such as transparency are not included on certain Windows editions.
Themes service isn't running Issue not present
Starting the Themes service will enable Aero desktop effects such as transparency.
Transparency is disabled Issue not present
Transparency must be enabled in order to display transparent window borders.
Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service isn't running Issue not present
The Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service and the Desktop Window Manager process are used to display Aero desktop effects such as transparency. The service or process is currently stopped.
Video card driver doesn't support Aero effects Issue not present
The current video card driver isn't compatible with the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM).
The Windows Experience Index has not been computed Issue not present
The Windows Experience Index base score measures the capability of your computer's hardware and software configuration and is one of many factors that determine whether the Aero desktop effects can run.