aero disabled

[elaine128]

hi all i`m new here and to be honest a bit of a novice where computers are concerned,the windows aero on my laptop keeps turning itself off,started doing this suddenly about 2 weeks ago and to be ,honest i`v been pulling my hair out trying to solve it.now i`v found how to enable the dwm but then it suddenly diables it self again,it did it just when i was opening this page and it does it when i open pages i have always opened,can any one help please,i run a windows 7 home premium,many thanks

 

[gregrocker]

Type Aero in Start Search box, run the Aero troubleshooter.

Rightclick Desktop>Personalize, choose an aero theme, create a Desktop Background slide show, then Save the theme by giving it a Name.

 

[elaine128]

hi,i`v typed aero in the search bar, ran the troubleshooter which identified the dwm was disabled and automatically restored the aero ,have right clicked desktop,personalise,chose aero theme,cant find option to actually save and name,but sure enough it automatically disabled its self again,its sending me nuts trying to sort it out

 

[elaine128]

right i`v saved desk top theme ,so fingers crossed i`ll see how it goes,many thanks

 

[elaine128]

well i`m gutted,once again windows desktop work manager has disabled itself,any other ideas please

 

[gregrocker]

Look in Device Manager for make/model of Display adapter. Check optional Windows Updates, or the Support Downloads webpage for your computer model or the adapter model to update the Display driver: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/97061-driver-install-device-manager.html

Next run http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

If repairing System Files doesn't help, then consider a http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html?ltr=R

If this is an in-place Upgrade or factory preinstall then this kind of corruption does occur, you may want to consider for the long run doing a clean reinstall using the Product Key on COA sticker: http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/125874-re-install-windows-7-a.html#post1086729

 

[DeaconFrost]

You can also try the video drivers...making sure you have the latest installed.

 

[elaine128]

how do i find out about the video drivers

 

[DeaconFrost]

You go to the manufacturer of the video card you have and get their latest drivers. If they are newer than what you have installed, remove your current ones and use the newer ones.

 

[mickey megabyte]

windows update can sometimes find newer drivers - look in the optional tab.

oh, and welcome to sevenforums!

 

[DeaconFrost]

You should also fill in your system specs on your profile. It will help us to know what hardware you are dealing with.

 

[elaine128]

i`m going to be totally honest with you,i dont know where to find all the info on the specs

 

[DeaconFrost]

Well, I guess we can start with what kind of computer do you have...as in brand/model?

 

[elaine128]

hi,its a hp g61,windows 7 home premium

 

[DeaconFrost]

There are many G61's. What's the full model number? I'm always confused by this, not to sound like I'm picking on you, but how does a person know if a computer is priced well or not without knowing the specs? Call me crazy, but when I'm evaluating a computer for a friend or relative, you have to know all the details...processor, memory, hard drive size, video card, etc....in order to know if you are getting a good price or getting ripped off.

Anyway, mini-rant over. Speccy is a free program that will tell you all the important details.

 

[techmonkey74]

hi,its a hp g61,windows 7 home premium

Do you see your model number on this list?

Select a product or category from the list below - HP Customer Care (United States - English)

Maybe if you can find your exact model number someone can look at your specs and be able to help you a bit easier

 

[elaine128]

well i think its aHP G61-410SA i`v also filled in some of the specs as best i can,sorry if i`m a pain

 

[elaine128]

i`v now filled in as much info on specs as i can find,is that enough?

 

[DeaconFrost]

There's still no graphics card listed (you have the monitor specs in that slot), but since you have the full model number, all you have to do is get the latest video driver for your computer from HP's website. You should be able to tell quickly from your documentation or Device Manager if you have the Intel or the Nvidia card.

Software & Driver Downloads HP G61-410SA Notebook PC - HP Customer Care (United States - English)

 

[elaine128]

i believe its the intell 4 series,i will correct the specs