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Old 10-20-2007   #1 (permalink)
Dippeggs


 
 

Switch between windows in 3d isn't 3d.

Well, I press the "switch between windows" button and I get this blue
rectangle with just the icons of the windows (like there will be the Internet
Explorer symobol). Nothing 3d, why?

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-20-2007   #2 (permalink)
GT4me


 
 

RE: Switch between windows in 3d isn't 3d.

Hi
As i have vista home premium with 3d windows what version do you have? As 3d
is on all versions except basic
Go to control panel personalize double click then select window colour and
appearance and then open classic appearance properties and make sure windows
areo is selected then click ok i hope this helps you.
Regards
--
GT4me


"Dippeggs" wrote:
Quote:

> Well, I press the "switch between windows" button and I get this blue
> rectangle with just the icons of the windows (like there will be the Internet
> Explorer symobol). Nothing 3d, why?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-21-2007   #3 (permalink)
Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]


 
 

Re: Switch between windows in 3d isn't 3d.

Flip 3D requires that you have the AERO Glass theme enabled. Open
Personalize > Themes > click in the themes list box and select 'AERO Glass'.

Windows AERO Glass requires that you have a minimum of 128 MBs video RAM
that is Direct X 9 compliant and supports the Windows Display Driver Model
(WDDM). If your video card does not meet these requirements, it's the likely
cause why you are not seeing it. For onboard/integrated cards, you need to
have 1 GB of dual channel memory installed with 512 MBs of RAM allocated to
the system. The amount of Video RAM also determines the resolution size your
Display can use.
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"Dippeggs" <Dippeggs@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:BDBEFFE3-5958-4CC4-A203-0A76B7C29B3E@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Well, I press the "switch between windows" button and I get this blue
> rectangle with just the icons of the windows (like there will be the
> Internet
> Explorer symobol). Nothing 3d, why?

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-21-2007   #4 (permalink)
Computer & Sound System Tech


 
 

Re: Switch between windows in 3d isn't 3d.

don't forget if your computer rating is lower than 3.0, areo (or 3d swither)
will not work. if you want i may have found a found to cheat or bypass that
rating(3.0), but i'll get back to you on that

--
Licensed Boating Capt. Jonathan Perreault
http://www.AllAboutGames.BraveHost.com
- note: click continue, when it ask about security certificate -

Best Comments From Users:
Vista is satan's way to bring hell to earth. -Me

A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely
foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. -Web

No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's
Faults -Everyone
"GT4me" <GT4me@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:8D567DEC-8B79-4EA8-94A1-39DC01200305@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Hi
> As i have vista home premium with 3d windows what version do you have? As
> 3d
> is on all versions except basic
> Go to control panel personalize double click then select window colour and
> appearance and then open classic appearance properties and make sure
> windows
> areo is selected then click ok i hope this helps you.
> Regards
> --
> GT4me
>
>
> "Dippeggs" wrote:
>
Quote:

>> Well, I press the "switch between windows" button and I get this blue
>> rectangle with just the icons of the windows (like there will be the
>> Internet
>> Explorer symobol). Nothing 3d, why?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-21-2007   #5 (permalink)
Computer & Sound System Tech


 
 

Re: Switch between windows in 3d isn't 3d.

alright i did a test and it failed, i haven't been able to get around the
requirement of 3.0 as a system score.

--
Licensed Boating Capt. Jonathan Perreault
http://www.AllAboutGames.BraveHost.com
- note: click continue, when it ask about security certificate -

Best Comments From Users:
Vista is satan's way to bring hell to earth. -Me

A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely
foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. -Web

No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's
Faults -Everyone
"Computer & Sound System Tech" <jonperreault@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:9148F2D3-1686-454C-BD58-DC894B8F669F@xxxxxx
Quote:

> don't forget if your computer rating is lower than 3.0, areo (or 3d
> swither) will not work. if you want i may have found a found to cheat or
> bypass that rating(3.0), but i'll get back to you on that
>
> --
> Licensed Boating Capt. Jonathan Perreault
> http://www.AllAboutGames.BraveHost.com
> - note: click continue, when it ask about security certificate -
>
> Best Comments From Users:
> Vista is satan's way to bring hell to earth. -Me
>
> A common mistake that people make when trying to design something
> completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete
> fools. -Web
>
> No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's
> Faults -Everyone
> "GT4me" <GT4me@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:8D567DEC-8B79-4EA8-94A1-39DC01200305@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> Hi
>> As i have vista home premium with 3d windows what version do you have? As
>> 3d
>> is on all versions except basic
>> Go to control panel personalize double click then select window colour
>> and
>> appearance and then open classic appearance properties and make sure
>> windows
>> areo is selected then click ok i hope this helps you.
>> Regards
>> --
>> GT4me
>>
>>
>> "Dippeggs" wrote:
>>
Quote:

>>> Well, I press the "switch between windows" button and I get this blue
>>> rectangle with just the icons of the windows (like there will be the
>>> Internet
>>> Explorer symobol). Nothing 3d, why?
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-21-2007   #6 (permalink)
Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]


 
 

Re: Switch between windows in 3d isn't 3d.

My computers rating is 2.0 and I get AERO Glass and Flip 3D, just don't get
the special photo slide shows which requires pixel shader 3.0.
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"Computer & Sound System Tech" <jonperreault@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:9148F2D3-1686-454C-BD58-DC894B8F669F@xxxxxx
Quote:

> don't forget if your computer rating is lower than 3.0, areo (or 3d
> swither) will not work. if you want i may have found a found to cheat or
> bypass that rating(3.0), but i'll get back to you on that
>
> --
> Licensed Boating Capt. Jonathan Perreault
> http://www.AllAboutGames.BraveHost.com
> - note: click continue, when it ask about security certificate -
>
> Best Comments From Users:
> Vista is satan's way to bring hell to earth. -Me
>
> A common mistake that people make when trying to design something
> completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete
> fools. -Web
>
> No Matter The Problem Even With Linux, It's Microsoft's And Windows's
> Faults -Everyone
> "GT4me" <GT4me@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:8D567DEC-8B79-4EA8-94A1-39DC01200305@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> Hi
>> As i have vista home premium with 3d windows what version do you have? As
>> 3d
>> is on all versions except basic
>> Go to control panel personalize double click then select window colour
>> and
>> appearance and then open classic appearance properties and make sure
>> windows
>> areo is selected then click ok i hope this helps you.
>> Regards
>> --
>> GT4me
>>
>>
>> "Dippeggs" wrote:
>>
Quote:

>>> Well, I press the "switch between windows" button and I get this blue
>>> rectangle with just the icons of the windows (like there will be the
>>> Internet
>>> Explorer symobol). Nothing 3d, why?
>

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-26-2007   #7 (permalink)
Dippeggs


 
 

RE: Switch between windows in 3d isn't 3d.

I have home basic. So I dont get it?

I have a 8800gts 320mb
"GT4me" wrote:
Quote:

> Hi
> As i have vista home premium with 3d windows what version do you have? As 3d
> is on all versions except basic
> Go to control panel personalize double click then select window colour and
> appearance and then open classic appearance properties and make sure windows
> areo is selected then click ok i hope this helps you.
> Regards
> --
> GT4me
>
>
> "Dippeggs" wrote:
>
Quote:

> > Well, I press the "switch between windows" button and I get this blue
> > rectangle with just the icons of the windows (like there will be the Internet
> > Explorer symobol). Nothing 3d, why?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-26-2007   #8 (permalink)
Dippeggs


 
 

RE: Switch between windows in 3d isn't 3d.

I dont have home basic. I have home premimum. I have a 8800gts 320mb. It's
definatly powerful enough to run this.

"Dippeggs" wrote:
Quote:

> I have home basic. So I dont get it?
>
> I have a 8800gts 320mb
> "GT4me" wrote:
>
Quote:

> > Hi
> > As i have vista home premium with 3d windows what version do you have? As 3d
> > is on all versions except basic
> > Go to control panel personalize double click then select window colour and
> > appearance and then open classic appearance properties and make sure windows
> > areo is selected then click ok i hope this helps you.
> > Regards
> > --
> > GT4me
> >
> >
> > "Dippeggs" wrote:
> >
Quote:

> > > Well, I press the "switch between windows" button and I get this blue
> > > rectangle with just the icons of the windows (like there will be the Internet
> > > Explorer symobol). Nothing 3d, why?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-27-2007   #9 (permalink)
Dippeggs


 
 

Re: Switch between windows in 3d isn't 3d.



"forty-nine" wrote:
Quote:

> "Dippeggs" <Dippeggs@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news962A516-613E-4967-9A73-C43A37C089B8@xxxxxx
Quote:

> >I dont have home basic. I have home premimum. I have a 8800gts 320mb. It's
> > definatly powerful enough to run this.
> >
> > "Dippeggs" wrote:
> >
Quote:

> >> I have home basic. So I dont get it?
> >>
> >> I have a 8800gts 320mb
> >> "GT4me" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hi
> >> > As i have vista home premium with 3d windows what version do you have?
> >> > As 3d
> >> > is on all versions except basic
> >> > Go to control panel personalize double click then select window colour
> >> > and
> >> > appearance and then open classic appearance properties and make sure
> >> > windows
> >> > areo is selected then click ok i hope this helps you.
> >> > Regards
> >> > --
> >> > GT4me
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Dippeggs" wrote:
> >> >
> >> > > Well, I press the "switch between windows" button and I get this
> >> > > blue
> >> > > rectangle with just the icons of the windows (like there will be the
> >> > > Internet
> >> > > Explorer symobol). Nothing 3d, why?
>
>
> Do you have multiple windows running?
> Sounds like you only see the "desktop"
>
>
I usually have internet explorer and some instant messenger on.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-29-2007   #10 (permalink)
TheNetAvenger


 
 

Re: Switch between windows in 3d isn't 3d.

Basic doesn't include the Aero Composer, so it can't do the 3D Flip effects.
You can easily upgrade to the Premium Version, although it will cost you a
few bucks. Check your Help or www.microsoft.com/windows for information on
how to update Basic to Home Premium.

(I agree with most that MS should never have made the basic version of
Vista, it makes stuff like this too confusing for users. So I will apologize
for them.)

Anthony

"Dippeggs" <Dippeggs@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>I have home basic. So I dont get it?
>
> I have a 8800gts 320mb
> "GT4me" wrote:
>
Quote:

>> Hi
>> As i have vista home premium with 3d windows what version do you have? As
>> 3d
>> is on all versions except basic
>> Go to control panel personalize double click then select window colour
>> and
>> appearance and then open classic appearance properties and make sure
>> windows
>> areo is selected then click ok i hope this helps you.
>> Regards
>> --
>> GT4me
>>
>>
>> "Dippeggs" wrote:
>>
Quote:

>> > Well, I press the "switch between windows" button and I get this blue
>> > rectangle with just the icons of the windows (like there will be the
>> > Internet
>> > Explorer symobol). Nothing 3d, why?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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