Vista - How do I get AERO GLASS

How do I get AERO GLASS, my situation is:

Running Build 5728

PC is HP a1340n 250gig sata, 2gig ram, P4 3.2ghz, Radeon XPRESS 200 (Windows WDDM), 64mb gaming graphics, REALTEK Audio.

System rating is:

4.2 processor, 4.6 physical memory, 5.3 primary HD, 3.0 Graphics, 3.0 Gaming graphics.

Thanks, Irv

Thank you, but only Windows VISTA is listed.

Irv

"Mark S-123" <MarkS123@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> With the ratings that you have you should be able to get glass. right
> click
> on the desk top and choose "Personalize". Then shoose the first option-
> Window Color and Appearance. The Appearance window will open and you can
> choose Aero Glass from the list.
>
> Mark
>
>
> "Irv Diamond" wrote:
>
>> How do I get AERO GLASS, my situation is:
>>
>> Running Build 5728
>>
>> PC is HP a1340n 250gig sata, 2gig ram, P4 3.2ghz, Radeon XPRESS 200
>> (Windows WDDM), 64mb gaming graphics, REALTEK Audio.
>>
>> System rating is:
>>
>> 4.2 processor, 4.6 physical memory, 5.3 primary HD, 3.0 Graphics, 3.0
>> Gaming graphics.
>>
>> Thanks, Irv
>>

With the ratings that you have you should be able to get glass. right click
on the desk top and choose "Personalize". Then shoose the first option-
Window Color and Appearance. The Appearance window will open and you can
choose Aero Glass from the list.

Mark


"Irv Diamond" wrote:

> How do I get AERO GLASS, my situation is:
>
> Running Build 5728
>
> PC is HP a1340n 250gig sata, 2gig ram, P4 3.2ghz, Radeon XPRESS 200
> (Windows WDDM), 64mb gaming graphics, REALTEK Audio.
>
> System rating is:
>
> 4.2 processor, 4.6 physical memory, 5.3 primary HD, 3.0 Graphics, 3.0
> Gaming graphics.
>
> Thanks, Irv
>

The following link contains the requirments for Vista Preminum whcih is what
is required for Aero.
I do not beleve that your system meets these requirements.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...y/capable.mspx


"Irv Diamond" <irvdiamond@ameritech.net> wrote in message
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> Thank you, but only Windows VISTA is listed.
>
> Irv
>
> "Mark S-123" <MarkS123@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6CF19E4D-891E-47BD-A17E-47D60AA52A94@microsoft.com...
>> With the ratings that you have you should be able to get glass. right
>> click
>> on the desk top and choose "Personalize". Then shoose the first option-
>> Window Color and Appearance. The Appearance window will open and you can
>> choose Aero Glass from the list.
>>
>> Mark
>>
>>
>> "Irv Diamond" wrote:
>>
>>> How do I get AERO GLASS, my situation is:
>>>
>>> Running Build 5728
>>>
>>> PC is HP a1340n 250gig sata, 2gig ram, P4 3.2ghz, Radeon XPRESS 200
>>> (Windows WDDM), 64mb gaming graphics, REALTEK Audio.
>>>
>>> System rating is:
>>>
>>> 4.2 processor, 4.6 physical memory, 5.3 primary HD, 3.0 Graphics, 3.0
>>> Gaming graphics.
>>>
>>> Thanks, Irv
>>>
>

Running Vista RC1 and the option to select Aero doesn't appear immediately
either. In the Window Color and Appearance window click "Open classic
Appearance properties for more color options". The old style Appearance
Window will open with a selection box and Windows Aero should be at the top
of the list. Other options in that list include Vista Basic, Windows
Standard, High Contrast, etc., etc..


"Irv Diamond" <irvdiamond@ameritech.net> wrote in message
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> Thank you, but only Windows VISTA is listed.
>
> Irv
>
> "Mark S-123" <MarkS123@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6CF19E4D-891E-47BD-A17E-47D60AA52A94@microsoft.com...
>> With the ratings that you have you should be able to get glass. right
>> click
>> on the desk top and choose "Personalize". Then shoose the first option-
>> Window Color and Appearance. The Appearance window will open and you can
>> choose Aero Glass from the list.
>>
>> Mark
>>
>>
>> "Irv Diamond" wrote:
>>
>>> How do I get AERO GLASS, my situation is:
>>>
>>> Running Build 5728
>>>
>>> PC is HP a1340n 250gig sata, 2gig ram, P4 3.2ghz, Radeon XPRESS 200
>>> (Windows WDDM), 64mb gaming graphics, REALTEK Audio.
>>>
>>> System rating is:
>>>
>>> 4.2 processor, 4.6 physical memory, 5.3 primary HD, 3.0 Graphics, 3.0
>>> Gaming graphics.
>>>
>>> Thanks, Irv
>>>
>

Running Vista RC1 and the option to select Aero doesn't appear immediately
in settings
either, though it did install by default.

In the Window Color and Appearance window click "Open classic
Appearance properties for more color options". The old style Appearance
Window will open with a selection box and Windows Aero should be at the top
of the list. Other options in that list include Vista Basic, Windows
Standard, High Contrast, etc., etc..


"Irv Diamond" <irvdiamond@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:%23J5hylA8GHA.4632@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Thank you, but only Windows VISTA is listed.
>
> Irv
>
> "Mark S-123" <MarkS123@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6CF19E4D-891E-47BD-A17E-47D60AA52A94@microsoft.com...
>> With the ratings that you have you should be able to get glass. right
>> click
>> on the desk top and choose "Personalize". Then shoose the first option-
>> Window Color and Appearance. The Appearance window will open and you can
>> choose Aero Glass from the list.
>>
>> Mark
>>
>>
>> "Irv Diamond" wrote:
>>
>>> How do I get AERO GLASS, my situation is:
>>>
>>> Running Build 5728
>>>
>>> PC is HP a1340n 250gig sata, 2gig ram, P4 3.2ghz, Radeon XPRESS 200
>>> (Windows WDDM), 64mb gaming graphics, REALTEK Audio.
>>>
>>> System rating is:
>>>
>>> 4.2 processor, 4.6 physical memory, 5.3 primary HD, 3.0 Graphics, 3.0
>>> Gaming graphics.
>>>
>>> Thanks, Irv
>>>
>

AERO does not appear on this list, just VISTA.
AERO features did work on an earlier build but it crashed a lot.
Any advice welcome.

Irv


"RalfG" <itsnotme@bin-wieder-da.de> wrote in message
news:O2tUIcF8GHA.4708@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Running Vista RC1 and the option to select Aero doesn't appear immediately
> in settings
> either, though it did install by default.
>
> In the Window Color and Appearance window click "Open classic
> Appearance properties for more color options". The old style Appearance
> Window will open with a selection box and Windows Aero should be at the
> top
> of the list. Other options in that list include Vista Basic, Windows
> Standard, High Contrast, etc., etc..
>
>
> "Irv Diamond" <irvdiamond@ameritech.net> wrote in message
> news:%23J5hylA8GHA.4632@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Thank you, but only Windows VISTA is listed.
>>
>> Irv
>>
>> "Mark S-123" <MarkS123@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:6CF19E4D-891E-47BD-A17E-47D60AA52A94@microsoft.com...
>>> With the ratings that you have you should be able to get glass. right
>>> click
>>> on the desk top and choose "Personalize". Then shoose the first option-
>>> Window Color and Appearance. The Appearance window will open and you can
>>> choose Aero Glass from the list.
>>>
>>> Mark
>>>
>>>
>>> "Irv Diamond" wrote:
>>>
>>>> How do I get AERO GLASS, my situation is:
>>>>
>>>> Running Build 5728
>>>>
>>>> PC is HP a1340n 250gig sata, 2gig ram, P4 3.2ghz, Radeon XPRESS 200
>>>> (Windows WDDM), 64mb gaming graphics, REALTEK Audio.
>>>>
>>>> System rating is:
>>>>
>>>> 4.2 processor, 4.6 physical memory, 5.3 primary HD, 3.0 Graphics, 3.0
>>>> Gaming graphics.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks, Irv
>>>>
>>
>

Sorry, when you said the list only displayed VISTA I interpreted that as
being from the Theme Options, which in my RC1 only offers a choice of
Windows Vista or Classic.

My computer performance specs are similar to yours, except that the desktop
and gaming graphics are about 1 point higher, with a lot more video RAM.
With 64Mb your video adapter meets minimum specs for Aero if your screen
resolution is set to 1280x1024 or lower @ 32bit colour. You should also have
Transparency turned on.

The specs for your computer at HP states that the graphics memory is
integrated (with system RAM) and can be allocated up to 256Megs. You could
check in your BIOS (or extended BIOS, usually accessed with F11) to see if
you can change the amount of RAM allocated to video from 64meg to 128meg, or
even 256meg since you have lots of RAM onboard. I presume you aren't
interested in dropping in a new higher powered video card.


"Irv Diamond" <irvdiamond@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:uqOo25F8GHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> AERO does not appear on this list, just VISTA.
> AERO features did work on an earlier build but it crashed a lot.
> Any advice welcome.
>
> Irv
>
>
> "RalfG" <itsnotme@bin-wieder-da.de> wrote in message
> news:O2tUIcF8GHA.4708@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Running Vista RC1 and the option to select Aero doesn't appear
>> immediately in settings
>> either, though it did install by default.
>>
>> In the Window Color and Appearance window click "Open classic
>> Appearance properties for more color options". The old style Appearance
>> Window will open with a selection box and Windows Aero should be at the
>> top
>> of the list. Other options in that list include Vista Basic, Windows
>> Standard, High Contrast, etc., etc..
>>
>>
>> "Irv Diamond" <irvdiamond@ameritech.net> wrote in message
>> news:%23J5hylA8GHA.4632@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Thank you, but only Windows VISTA is listed.
>>>
>>> Irv
>>>
>>> "Mark S-123" <MarkS123@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:6CF19E4D-891E-47BD-A17E-47D60AA52A94@microsoft.com...
>>>> With the ratings that you have you should be able to get glass. right
>>>> click
>>>> on the desk top and choose "Personalize". Then shoose the first option-
>>>> Window Color and Appearance. The Appearance window will open and you
>>>> can
>>>> choose Aero Glass from the list.
>>>>
>>>> Mark
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Irv Diamond" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> How do I get AERO GLASS, my situation is:
>>>>>
>>>>> Running Build 5728
>>>>>
>>>>> PC is HP a1340n 250gig sata, 2gig ram, P4 3.2ghz, Radeon XPRESS 200
>>>>> (Windows WDDM), 64mb gaming graphics, REALTEK Audio.
>>>>>
>>>>> System rating is:
>>>>>
>>>>> 4.2 processor, 4.6 physical memory, 5.3 primary HD, 3.0 Graphics, 3.0
>>>>> Gaming graphics.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks, Irv
>>>>>
>>>
>>
>

It appears the the requirement for the graphics card was increased from 64MB
in ealier builds to 128MB currenty for Aero.
"Irv Diamond" <irvdiamond@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:uqOo25F8GHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> AERO does not appear on this list, just VISTA.
> AERO features did work on an earlier build but it crashed a lot.
> Any advice welcome.
>
> Irv
>
>
> "RalfG" <itsnotme@bin-wieder-da.de> wrote in message
> news:O2tUIcF8GHA.4708@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Running Vista RC1 and the option to select Aero doesn't appear
>> immediately in settings
>> either, though it did install by default.
>>
>> In the Window Color and Appearance window click "Open classic
>> Appearance properties for more color options". The old style Appearance
>> Window will open with a selection box and Windows Aero should be at the
>> top
>> of the list. Other options in that list include Vista Basic, Windows
>> Standard, High Contrast, etc., etc..
>>
>>
>> "Irv Diamond" <irvdiamond@ameritech.net> wrote in message
>> news:%23J5hylA8GHA.4632@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Thank you, but only Windows VISTA is listed.
>>>
>>> Irv
>>>
>>> "Mark S-123" <MarkS123@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:6CF19E4D-891E-47BD-A17E-47D60AA52A94@microsoft.com...
>>>> With the ratings that you have you should be able to get glass. right
>>>> click
>>>> on the desk top and choose "Personalize". Then shoose the first option-
>>>> Window Color and Appearance. The Appearance window will open and you
>>>> can
>>>> choose Aero Glass from the list.
>>>>
>>>> Mark
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Irv Diamond" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> How do I get AERO GLASS, my situation is:
>>>>>
>>>>> Running Build 5728
>>>>>
>>>>> PC is HP a1340n 250gig sata, 2gig ram, P4 3.2ghz, Radeon XPRESS 200
>>>>> (Windows WDDM), 64mb gaming graphics, REALTEK Audio.
>>>>>
>>>>> System rating is:
>>>>>
>>>>> 4.2 processor, 4.6 physical memory, 5.3 primary HD, 3.0 Graphics, 3.0
>>>>> Gaming graphics.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks, Irv
>>>>>
>>>
>>
>

For whatever reason I now have GLASS, the taskbar mini-images and the VISTA
version of colors and appearance. Not desktop spread.

The BIOS did not let me allocate more am to graphics.

Thanks to everyone, Irv


"JW" wrote:

> It appears the the requirement for the graphics card was increased from 64MB
> in ealier builds to 128MB currenty for Aero.
> "Irv Diamond" <irvdiamond@ameritech.net> wrote in message
> news:uqOo25F8GHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > AERO does not appear on this list, just VISTA.
> > AERO features did work on an earlier build but it crashed a lot.
> > Any advice welcome.
> >
> > Irv
> >
> >
> > "RalfG" <itsnotme@bin-wieder-da.de> wrote in message
> > news:O2tUIcF8GHA.4708@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> Running Vista RC1 and the option to select Aero doesn't appear
> >> immediately in settings
> >> either, though it did install by default.
> >>
> >> In the Window Color and Appearance window click "Open classic
> >> Appearance properties for more color options". The old style Appearance
> >> Window will open with a selection box and Windows Aero should be at the
> >> top
> >> of the list. Other options in that list include Vista Basic, Windows
> >> Standard, High Contrast, etc., etc..
> >>
> >>
> >> "Irv Diamond" <irvdiamond@ameritech.net> wrote in message
> >> news:%23J5hylA8GHA.4632@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >>> Thank you, but only Windows VISTA is listed.
> >>>
> >>> Irv
> >>>
> >>> "Mark S-123" <MarkS123@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:6CF19E4D-891E-47BD-A17E-47D60AA52A94@microsoft.com...
> >>>> With the ratings that you have you should be able to get glass. right
> >>>> click
> >>>> on the desk top and choose "Personalize". Then shoose the first option-
> >>>> Window Color and Appearance. The Appearance window will open and you
> >>>> can
> >>>> choose Aero Glass from the list.
> >>>>
> >>>> Mark
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> "Irv Diamond" wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> How do I get AERO GLASS, my situation is:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Running Build 5728
> >>>>>
> >>>>> PC is HP a1340n 250gig sata, 2gig ram, P4 3.2ghz, Radeon XPRESS 200
> >>>>> (Windows WDDM), 64mb gaming graphics, REALTEK Audio.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> System rating is:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> 4.2 processor, 4.6 physical memory, 5.3 primary HD, 3.0 Graphics, 3.0
> >>>>> Gaming graphics.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Thanks, Irv
> >>>>>
> >>>
> >>
> >
>
>
>