Enable aero glass on vista

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Privacy Terms. The community for beta and abandonware collectors. Quick links. A relatively recent version of VMware Workstation. The install DVD of your desired build. First, start creating your VM, but make sure to select Custom in the first screen. Set the HW compatibility to Workstation You do not need to change the compatibility in earlier versions. Open Device Manager, browse to the 'Display Adapters' section, and right-click on the name of your display adapter.

Select 'Update Driver Software' on the menu that comes up. Select 'Browse my computer for driver software' and mount the ISO containing the display drivers from the 'Items you need' section.

After the display driver installs, reboot the VM. Aero Glass should be automatically enabled. It will be a bit slow, but it works.

However the hardware requirement to enable aero in windows 7 is much higher then average users can have. Source: My Digital Life. It still stays Basic. It says it should work under VPC I have the same problem as Ash, I get error 5 at the command prompt with entering the Net Stop uxsms command…. This worked for me even though my memory and processor kept me below the 3.

This just looks like the Vista beta hack. RAM, you did not run the command prompt as administrator. It worked for me. This method will not enable Aero for any client running under VirtualPC The reason is that the emulated video card has specifications well below the requirements of Aero.

The emulated hardware for VirtualPC was chosen for maximum compatibility with client operating systems, not maximum capability. It has also been reported that Aero will work if the client attaches to the host via remote desktop. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article methods. Tips and Warnings.

Related Articles. Author Info Last Updated: September 16, Method 1. Ensure your computer meets the requirements. Aero can be a little taxing on your system, so you'll want to be sure you meet the following requirements before enabling it. Method 2. Click the. Advanced tab.

Settings button in the Performance section. Uncheck any effects you want to disable. Disabling certain effects can help increase your performance. Disabling "Transparent glass" will give you the best performance increase, but it is also one of the key features that makes Aero unique.

You can select the "Adjust for best performance" option to disable all of the Aero effects. Apply after you have made your selections. You may have to wait a few moments for your changes to take effect. My system meets the requirements but the Aero theme isn't even available to choose. The problem is likely not with your system, but that you don't have the latest version of Windows Vista installed. Yes No.