Where Oh Where Did My Aero Go?
Big reward for the finder
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 by DrJBHL | Discussion:
A couple of weeks ago I wanted to take a look at Aero (original Vista desktop) just for old times sake.
Oddly, I couldn't get it to come back....despite clicking on it in WB6 and in MyColors. I wrote to SD Support....tried many different things, but no go.
So, yesterday I removed all my SD apps (ODNT Ultimate) with CCleaner and the ODNT zapper.
The Vista Aero desktop returned. I then reinstalled Impulse, and my SD apps and tried to apply Aero, but again all I got was Windows Classic. So, I installed MyColors thinking I would be able to apply it through MyColors.
No go. No firewall/AV going during the reinstallations.
Does anyone have a clue how to fix this? MyColors shows Aero is there, and so does WB6.
Sysinfo:
Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 3.1
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 3.1
WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.4 (build 129 x86 - Vista Edition)
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
Wblind.dll 2009/03/24 13:59:20
Wbsrv.dll 2009/03/24 17:03:02
Wbconfig.exe 2009/03/24 17:04:20
Wbload.exe 2009/03/24 17:04:14
Wbhelp.dll 2009/03/24 17:04:07
Tray.dll 2009/03/24 17:04:21
Wbload.dll 2009/03/24 11:40:25
Screen.exe 2009/03/24 17:04:09
Reply #2 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 4:48 PM
Had only WBVista.exe running, but denied me access even though I'm the Administrator.
Reply #3 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 5:00 PM
OK...solved that. Right clicked on WBVista and terminated as Administrator.
Vista aero is back. Now the question that needs answering is why that can't be achieved via WB or MyColors?
Anyone from SD Support around?
Additional question: How does make WindowBlinds not start automatically on bootup?
Thanks, NT!
Reply #4 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 5:13 PM
Leave it alone and it'll come home, wagging it's fonts behind!
Reply #5 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 5:16 PM
The Lord took her way from me.....
She's gone to heaven so I got to be good...
So I can see my Aero when I leave.. a.. this world
Reply #7 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 5:43 PM
Rick, if I didn't know any better, I'd say nice desktop theme dude, those icons almost look like real chocolate!
Needs a clock and weather though!
She's gone to heaven so I got to be good...
So I can see my Aero when I leave.. a.. this world
And they say you can't take it with you!
Reply #8 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 6:09 PM
Vista aero is back. Now the question that needs answering is why that can't be achieved via WB or MyColors?
Anyone from SD Support around?
Additional question: How does make WindowBlinds not start automatically on bootup?
Thanks, NT!
Reply #9 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 6:30 PM
Uninstall it. 
Reply #10 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 6:37 PM
I'm right there with ya, DrJBHL. Same thing for me. I always have to apply through properties.
Also, I've had Vista since day 1 and have never seen the animations....downloads, move, empty trash, etc... All I've ever seen is the classic download animation.
Reply #11 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 6:48 PM
Uninstall it.
Thanks.
Also, I've had Vista since day 1 and have never seen the animations....downloads, move, empty trash, etc... All I've ever seen is the classic download animation.
Yeah....I'm thinking WB6.x should have the option to start on bootup or not, or the ability to apply The Aero desktop just like any other skin.
Reply #12 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 7:20 PM
Oh man...your a real fonty guy!
Reply #13 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 7:20 PM
Doc, you know I was ribbin ya, right?
It may be your install of windows, I'm able to choose Aero in WindowBlinds without a problem.
I do agree about being able to tell it not to boot. Even when I run Aero, after I reboot WindowBlinds still runs even thou there's not a need for it to.
Reply #14 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 7:36 PM
Run > msconfig. Uncheck it in services tab.
Reply #15 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 7:36 PM
Ha Ha! I know that, Cars
Maybe you're right about Windows, though.
Reply #17 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 7:55 PM
Think I shoulda said it's little curly cursor instead Giz?
Reply #19 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 9:25 PM
y'all got it wrong...heh...I know where it is and I ain't tellin. So there
skulks away snickering
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Reply #1 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 4:44 PM
Open Task manager and close the 2 Vista/ Wb programs running. Then apply Aero via dispaly properties. I think it is WBVista.exe and WbVista something else. Not running Wb so I am going by memory.