Windows Aero is supported only with a driver based on Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM). Verify that you are using a driver that is based on Windows* Display Driver Model (WDDM). The edition is listed at the top of the window. To check your Windows Vista edition, click Start and Welcome Center. The following editions of Windows Vista support Windows Aero: Verify that your edition of Windows Vista supports Windows Aero.

Does Windows Aero run but turn off after starting an older application?.

If Windows Aero runs but unexpectedly stops, check your computer’s power plan.

Verify window frame transparency is set to on.

Verify your desktop’s color scheme is set to Windows Aero.

Verify your display is set to greater than 10 Hz refresh rate.

Verify your display is set to 32-bit colors.

Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements for Windows Aero.Verify that you are using a driver that is based on Windows* Display Driver Model (WDDM).Verify that your edition of Windows Vista supports Windows Aero.Select a color scheme other than Windows Vista Aero (such as a Basic Theme).īelow are solutions to help troubleshoot common problems with using Windows Aero:.

Set color scheme to Windows Vista Aero.Windows Aero is enabled with Transparency disabled Windows Aero is enabled with Transparency enabled For more information, visit the Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 Support FAQ. Windows 8 and 8.1* do not support Windows Aero themes, however some of the other features incorporated with Aero* are included. Window Aero is a new user interface introduced in Windows 7* and certain version of Windows Vista*, which features transparent window borders, desktop window manager and taskbar thumbnail previews.

Windows 7 basic colours