Solved Windows 7 optional update suddenly removed aero effects

LiliumSnow

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I installed this optional Windows Update (a huge mistake I now realize) labled "nVidia - Graphics Adapter WDDM1.1, Graphics Adapter WDDM1.2, Graphics Adapter WDDM1.3, Graphics Adapter WDDM2.0 - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080", and after restarting the computer, I suddenly lost the aero effects to my computer.

The first thing that I noticed when I started up the computer again was that it had suddenly changed the screen resolution to 800x600 and rearranged my desktop icons, but I was able to put it back to its proper resolution. When I noticed the transparency gone from the explorer bar, I right-clicked on the screen and selected "Personalize" to fix it, only to notice at the bottom the message "Troubleshoot problems with transparency and other Aero effects".

After opening up the troubleshoot to find the problem, there's a message saying:

"Update the drive for your video card.

The current video card may support Aero with a driver that is compliant with the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM). Contact the manufacturer of your computer or video card for a WDD-compatible driver".

How do I fix, please?
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. B150M-D3H-CF
Memory
16.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
Sound Card
(1) NVIDIA High Definition Audio(2) Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
1
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) ADATA SP600 ATA Device (2) WDC WD20EZRZ-00Z5HB0 ATA Device
Case
NZXT H440 (Matte Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Keyboard
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
Mouse
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse
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I did a system restore and now I got it back. :'D

Never downloading that update again.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. B150M-D3H-CF
Memory
16.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
Sound Card
(1) NVIDIA High Definition Audio(2) Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
1
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) ADATA SP600 ATA Device (2) WDC WD20EZRZ-00Z5HB0 ATA Device
Case
NZXT H440 (Matte Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Keyboard
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
Mouse
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse
Browser
Google Chrome
Never install video drivers from windows update, unless they are for the cpu graphics.

Your specs say "standard vga graphics adapter" are you using the cpu for graphics ?

Your cpu has Intel® HD Graphics 530, so there should be a driver for them.
 

My Computer My Computer

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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Skylake Special #666
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 6700K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
Memory
GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC G2460PG
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samsung 860 Pro 256GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
PSU
EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
Case
Corsair Vengeance C70 Gunmetal Black
Cooling
Corsair H100i v2, Corsair ML120 x2, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
Keyboard
Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
Mouse
Logitech G700s
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
Antivirus
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free 3.8.3
Browser
Chrome
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Corsair SP120 x4, LG Blu-ray Drive, Durabrand HT-395 100 Watt Dolby Digital Amp, Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1 Headset
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