Windows 7 full window transparency

Question

How can I configure (preferably using Aero) transparancy for a window.

For the sake of example, I would like the calculator to be transparant & always on top of other windows.

I have this feature in Linux with Gnome "On Top" & metacity transparency.

Answer 1

maybe Auto Window Manager is for you

Features:

Automatically maximize or minimize or normal all new windows you specify.

Automatically minimize all new windows you specify to system tray.

Automatically keep all new windows you specify always on top.

Adds several menu items to standard window system menu.

Minimize the current window to system tray.

Apply transparency effect from 0% (fully transparent) to 100% (solid) rate to any program in Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista.

Show window property of application, such as window handle, class name, process id etc.

Auto Refresh Internet explorer at custom intervals.

p.s.: Auto Window Manager works with Windows 7

Screenshot of Windows 7 with AWM:

Answer 2

Auto Window Manager seems nice, but the context menu (from the title bar) on an application doesn't seem to commit transparency settings. Also, using the AWM application itself to set the transparency works, but when you reopen the application (i.e. notepad) that you made transparent, it does not retain that setting. It would be nice if you could set transparency in application rules...