Question

Windows 7 has the full and basic aero themes that can be changed inside personalization. Windows used to automatically disable Windows Aero (transparency) when I unplug my laptop from the mains.

I reset the theme and now it doesn't do this anymore. I can't seem to find how to enable this again. I've checked the advanced power options and control panel but turning back on this feature is eluding me. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Answer 1

Check the power management settings. It should be in the advanced settings.

Not at a laptop at the moment, but Power Options > Change Advanced Settings

You may need to click on the link to 'view options not visible' (or something to that effect)

Answer 2

I don't know if turn off the theme is supposed to happen, because I can't think of a reason for this software to exist if it did. In any case, that software exists, and looks to work quite well :)

Answer 3

On my computer (a Dell) there is an section in the Advanced power settings called Dell Additional settings. The options in there let you turn off Aero Glass and the sidebar when on battery.

Answer 4

Install Vista Battery Saver. It works fine on Windows 7 as I use it myself. Not only can you have it disable Aero when on battery, you can have it switch between power profiles. For instance, I have my laptop run on high performance when plugged in and then it switches to the battery saver profile when running off of the battery.