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Old 12-01-2008   #1 (permalink)


VISTA ULTIMATE SP2
 
 

Vista System Tray

Is there a way to view what is open in the system tray,like a jpeg,or,show it larger,so I can see what is open? Thanks
Riptorn

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Old 12-01-2008   #2 (permalink)


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Vista System Tray

Hello Riptorn,

If you mean the notification or system icons, then you can select the Caption Button item (step 6A) in Advanced Appearance to incease the size (step 6B) of them. There is no way to see a thumbnail of them though. Normally you will need to click on the icon to open it to see what it is for.

If you mean the open window buttons on the taskbar instead, then you can turn on the taskbar thumbnails to see a image.

Hope this helps,
Shawn
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Old 12-01-2008   #3 (permalink)


VISTA ULTIMATE SP2
 
 

Re: Vista System Tray

Thanks Brink.. Do you think it is a good idea??,to have this running??,as they say aero is a resource hog??,I have 4gb memory.
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Old 12-01-2008   #4 (permalink)


Vista Ult 64bit Windows 7 64 bit Server 2008 RC2
 
 

Re: Vista System Tray

You shouldn't have any problems with 4 GB RAM. I generally turn Aero off if I'm doing much video rendering. Have heard others say they turn it off for gaming. This tutorial will add that option to the right click context menu to make it easy to turn aero on/off if needed. Context Menu - Add or Remove Turn Aero On and Off

Gary
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Old 12-01-2008   #5 (permalink)


VISTA ULTIMATE SP2
 
 

Re: Vista System Tray

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by garysgold View Post
You shouldn't have any problems with 4 GB RAM. I generally turn Aero off if I'm doing much video rendering. Have heard others say they turn it off for gaming. This tutorial will add that option to the right click context menu to make it easy to turn aero on/off if needed. Context Menu - Add or Remove Turn Aero On and Off

Gary
Thank You garysgold!!
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Old 12-01-2008   #6 (permalink)


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Vista System Tray

As Gary stated, you shouldn't have a problem with Aero with 4 GB of RAM.

The biggest resource hog from Windows Aero is the Transparancy. Turning that off, will save you a bit if you like.
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Old 12-02-2008   #7 (permalink)


Vista Ult 64bit Windows 7 64 bit Server 2008 RC2
 
 

Re: Vista System Tray

Your welcome, riptorn.

Gary
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