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I'm attempting to change a computer (running on Windows 7) to the new Aero theme. The only problem is it stays on classic. I've tried going to the Personalizing section and choosing the Aero but it stays on the Classic theme.

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  • Do you have LogMeIn installed or other remote viewing software. Was it working before and just stopped or never worked? Jun 21, 2012 at 20:42
  • Press the start button and type aero and select the Find and fix problems with transparency and other visual effects. A dialog will come over and click next it will find the problem and fix it.
    – avirk
    Jun 21, 2012 at 20:44
  • @avirk I did what you said but it could not find a problem.
    – Griffin
    Jun 21, 2012 at 20:49
  • Then check out the graphic driver does they support the 3D acceleration.
    – avirk
    Jun 21, 2012 at 20:52
  • How would I go about doing this?
    – Griffin
    Jun 21, 2012 at 20:53

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What version of Windows 7 are you using? I think the Starter and possibly the Basic SKUs don't allow you to use Aero. If you've used Aero before, then the issue is you're running an application which doesn't support Aero (the more likely situation). Simply close the application, and Aero should reactivate if it's selected in the personalization window.

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  • How about Windows 7 Enterprise?
    – Griffin
    Jun 21, 2012 at 20:48
  • And I all the applications I have open support the Aero theme.
    – Griffin
    Jun 21, 2012 at 20:48
  • Aero definately supports Aero, and should be along the lines of Ultimate in features. If you're 100% sure all the applications do (including services or background programs), then you might check that you have a working driver installed which can provide 3d acceleration. Jun 21, 2012 at 20:50
  • How would I go about doing this?
    – Griffin
    Jun 21, 2012 at 20:53
  • @parioscreations Go into the device manager and look at who is listed as making the driver. If it's Microsoft, then you don't have proper drivers installed. Jun 22, 2012 at 14:08

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