Solved Windows Vista Aero NOT WORKING

[richardmle]

Alright guys, I downloaded Win7 and didn't like it because it made my Dell Latitude D620 really slow.
So I got Vista back and lost all of data due to downgrading.

Vista Aero worked the first time and when I restarted it for some updates [pretty sure the updates have nothing to do with it] They were simpler.

It says I still have Aero and Vista basic, but when I click on them to change my theme, they appear blank and also when I click apply it just makes it look like Windows Classic. And the other themes don't work either. Here's the image link just incase the one above doesn't work. http://i54.tinypic.com/29610co.jpg


SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE!

 

[kesume]

Hi welcome to the forum.
The links below may help:-
Troubleshoot problems with Windows Aero
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/148257-context-menu-add-remove-turn-aero-off.html
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/75413-aero-glass-transparency.html
Hope this helps

 

[kesume]

With changing your OS it may have put thing off a little?
You state that on restart you did some windows updates, do you know how many, which ones?
It is known that some updates do indeed upset the system.
If the items in my first post do not work could you please try a clean boot:-
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
Thank you.

 

[MrNeeds]

Seems like some data was corrupted in the transition, I would consider kesume's advice and do a fresh install, nothing to lose after all :-)

MrNeeds
http://www.vistax64.com/member.php?u=171404http://www.vistax64.com/member.php?u=171404

 

[richardmle]

I downloaded quite a few items because I didn't mean to wipe the whole drive.

Here's my download history since the restoration:

I've also tried that Microsoft website that can scan your computer for issues with Aero. It told me that DWM was not enabled even though it was and Aero is not compatible for the theme I had [which was Aero, but it looked like classic] Thanks for the help guys! I love how you guys reply so fast!

 

[kesume]

Thanks for the update ( literally ) screenshot, wow you been busy! One I see can come out later once we have you going, I hope?
So please let me know at what stage are you at?
Have you or are you going through the other links on the Windows Aero website?
Like colour (English spelling) , video card drivers, etc.
Have you been to Device Manager to see if all drivers are up to date for your present system?
Look to see if there are any little yellow warning signs, if so click on them & install/update as necessary.
From the manufacturers site direct.
I don't know for sure but maybe, everything that worked for Win7 doesn't work for Vista Ultimate, worth checking?
Maybe that's it for the present, please advise as you progress.

 

[richardmle]

Haha, my laptop isn't the newest one out there, but I make the best of it.

Alright, so I did a System Restore a little bit back. So there's about 5 updates that are "important" that I did not update yet.

I have tried all the options you gave and it came up blank. haha I know it's not your fault, but I do have hunch that it might be this "Biometric Coproessor" deal. I checked the device manager and it was the only one with the yellow "!" on it. It's says the driver is not installed. I clicked "reinstall drivers" and it said the drivers cannot be found.

I don't know what company or manufacturer it's from, but yes, here is ANOTHER screenshot to help clarify.: Link if pic is not working: http://i53.tinypic.com/wlupgn.jpg

 

[kesume]

No matter how old your computer is, if it works for you, why change, right.
Now then, What model number & make is your computer please.
Any other specs on it would be gratefully received, the more we know about it the better.

 

[kesume]

Device Manager Code 28.
This will help explain:-

Code 28 Error - The drivers for this device are not installed - Error Code 28

 

[richardmle]

Dell Latitude D620 and here's the system properties from my laptop if it helps. And I'll check out that driver issue. http://i56.tinypic.com/2e5twk0.jpg

 

[kesume]

Thank's will check further. Some info for you:-

Microsoft Support.com

Code 28
The drivers for this device are not installed. (Code 28)
Recommended resolution

Install the driver

You may be prompted to provide the path of the driver. Windows may have the driver built-in. If you are asked for the driver and you do not have it, you can try to download the latest driver from the hardware vendor’s Web site.

In the device Properties dialog box, click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver to start the Hardware Update Wizard. Follow the instructions to install the driver.

 

[kesume]

Are you working off this link? It's a fairly good one:-
Drivers & Downloads
Direct to dell for all drivers D620 latitude

 

[MrNeeds]

hi richard, i'm just going to go out on a whim now and ask you to place the files in this zip folder into windows/system32 directory, just unzip and place into that directory and restart your computer, hopefully you should be able to re-enable the theme after that and then we can focus on the other problems :-)

MrNeeds

 

[kesume]

Thank you Mr. Needs.
Appreciate the input & assistance.

 

[americancritic]

Hello you might want to see if this will help fix it.


Microsoft Fix it Solution Center: troubleshooting software issues

 

[richardmle]

FIGURED IT OUT! Download Vistaglazz and patch my system.

 

[kesume]

Well here is the link if you want to review it and/or decide to download it after digesting the information.
VistaGlazz - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

 

[allaro]

Guess i was expecting a conclusion to this one. I think Vista had disabled Aero for security reasons (!?) because it had been previously patched. So... did repatch do the job? Lol: i was ready to give you a few of my classic/standard themes for inspiration. After all how long have we used those ?

 

[kesume]

Are you back to stage one?

 

[richardmle]

Yes, it was patched before and I restored it to factory settings. So I did repatch it.