Windows Aero

Daniel Hirons · External Since: Jul 28, 2007 Posts: 14

Recently my computer would not turn on and load properly. It was just stuck
on a black screen saying something had gone corrupt and it didn't allow me to
go any further. Therefore I had to reload windows vista all over again and
re-install all of my programs again. However, after doing all of this I
realised that something was wrong with my computer. Things like the windows
Flip 3D were not there and then I realised there was something wrong with
Windows Aero on my computer. Before the computer crashed and would not work I
had windows aero and I should have it now because I've got Vista Home
Premium.

Then when I go to personalization and Window Colour and Appearance settings
windows aero is not available.

So I don't know why this is happening and I would be grateful for any help
in how to get windows aero back up and running
--
Dan

MrSlartybartfast · External Since: Feb 09, 2007 Posts: 50

Have you installed the motherboard and graphic drivers?

Daniel Hirons · External Since: Jul 28, 2007 Posts: 14

I think they're still installed from the initial time when I set up the
computer. The computer still works fine except it is without the specific
windows aero features.
--
Dan

"MrSlartybartfast" wrote:

> Have you installed the motherboard and graphic drivers?

dean-dean · External Since: Oct 19, 2006 Posts: 1090

Is "Windows Vista" a choice in Control Panel (Classic View) >
Personalization > Theme? If not, try going to Control Panel (Classic View)
> Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My Score".

"Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D4926060-B8DC-4EEC-9801-D773191CCC89@microsoft.com...
>I think they're still installed from the initial time when I set up the
> computer. The computer still works fine except it is without the specific
> windows aero features.
> --
> Dan
>
>
> "MrSlartybartfast" wrote:
>
>> Have you installed the motherboard and graphic drivers?

Daniel Hirons · External Since: Jul 28, 2007 Posts: 14

windows vista is already displayed there

--
Dan

"dean-dean" wrote:

> Is "Windows Vista" a choice in Control Panel (Classic View) >
> Personalization > Theme? If not, try going to Control Panel (Classic View)
> > Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My Score".
>
> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:D4926060-B8DC-4EEC-9801-D773191CCC89@microsoft.com...
> >I think they're still installed from the initial time when I set up the
> > computer. The computer still works fine except it is without the specific
> > windows aero features.
> > --
> > Dan
> >
> >
> > "MrSlartybartfast" wrote:
> >
> >> Have you installed the motherboard and graphic drivers?
>
>

dean-dean · External Since: Oct 19, 2006 Posts: 1090

Well, choose Windows Vista, and then go to Control Panel (Classic View)
Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My Score". (It's on
the right-hand side of the page, beneath the big blue "Base
Score" #.# picture).

"Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3497DE69-CCC9-46FC-8E3D-983622D436B9@microsoft.com...
> windows vista is already displayed there
>
> --
> Dan
>
>
> "dean-dean" wrote:
>
>> Is "Windows Vista" a choice in Control Panel (Classic View) >
>> Personalization > Theme? If not, try going to Control Panel (Classic
>> View)
>> > Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My Score".
>>
>> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:D4926060-B8DC-4EEC-9801-D773191CCC89@microsoft.com...
>> >I think they're still installed from the initial time when I set up the
>> > computer. The computer still works fine except it is without the
>> > specific
>> > windows aero features.
>> > --
>> > Dan
>> >
>> >
>> > "MrSlartybartfast" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Have you installed the motherboard and graphic drivers?
>>
>>

Daniel Hirons · External Since: Jul 28, 2007 Posts: 14

I've done that but nothing has changed....
--
Dan

"dean-dean" wrote:

> Well, choose Windows Vista, and then go to Control Panel (Classic View)
> Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My Score". (It's on
> the right-hand side of the page, beneath the big blue "Base
> Score" #.# picture).
>
> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3497DE69-CCC9-46FC-8E3D-983622D436B9@microsoft.com...
> > windows vista is already displayed there
> >
> > --
> > Dan
> >
> >
> > "dean-dean" wrote:
> >
> >> Is "Windows Vista" a choice in Control Panel (Classic View) >
> >> Personalization > Theme? If not, try going to Control Panel (Classic
> >> View)
> >> > Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My Score".
> >>
> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:D4926060-B8DC-4EEC-9801-D773191CCC89@microsoft.com...
> >> >I think they're still installed from the initial time when I set up the
> >> > computer. The computer still works fine except it is without the
> >> > specific
> >> > windows aero features.
> >> > --
> >> > Dan
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "MrSlartybartfast" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Have you installed the motherboard and graphic drivers?
> >>
> >>
>
>

dean-dean · External Since: Oct 19, 2006 Posts: 1090

In the Start Search box of the Start Menu, type services.msc. Is the
Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service set to be Automatic at
startup? If it's not, set it that way, and then restart your computer.

If Aero still doesn't work, go to this key in the registry:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM

In the right-hand pane, is there a value called "Composition" (without
quotes) under the Name column? Note this NOT the value name
"CompositionPolicy" (without quotes). If so, what is it's value for
"Composition" under the Data column? What is the value Data for
"CompositionPolicy"?

"Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:579173FB-1BC1-4137-9698-D7B361EB534D@microsoft.com...
> I've done that but nothing has changed....
> --
> Dan
>
>
> "dean-dean" wrote:
>
>> Well, choose Windows Vista, and then go to Control Panel (Classic View)
>> Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My Score". (It's
>> on
>> the right-hand side of the page, beneath the big blue "Base
>> Score" #.# picture).
>>
>> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:3497DE69-CCC9-46FC-8E3D-983622D436B9@microsoft.com...
>> > windows vista is already displayed there
>> >
>> > --
>> > Dan
>> >
>> >
>> > "dean-dean" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Is "Windows Vista" a choice in Control Panel (Classic View) >
>> >> Personalization > Theme? If not, try going to Control Panel (Classic
>> >> View)
>> >> > Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My Score".
>> >>
>> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >> message
>> >> news:D4926060-B8DC-4EEC-9801-D773191CCC89@microsoft.com...
>> >> >I think they're still installed from the initial time when I set up
>> >> >the
>> >> > computer. The computer still works fine except it is without the
>> >> > specific
>> >> > windows aero features.
>> >> > --
>> >> > Dan
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "MrSlartybartfast" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> Have you installed the motherboard and graphic drivers?
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

Daniel Hirons · External Since: Jul 28, 2007 Posts: 14

It is already set to automatic. Shall I go ahead and do the next part of what
you say then? What do you mean when you say the registry?
--
Dan

"dean-dean" wrote:

> In the Start Search box of the Start Menu, type services.msc. Is the
> Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service set to be Automatic at
> startup? If it's not, set it that way, and then restart your computer.
>
> If Aero still doesn't work, go to this key in the registry:
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM
>
> In the right-hand pane, is there a value called "Composition" (without
> quotes) under the Name column? Note this NOT the value name
> "CompositionPolicy" (without quotes). If so, what is it's value for
> "Composition" under the Data column? What is the value Data for
> "CompositionPolicy"?
>
>
>
> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:579173FB-1BC1-4137-9698-D7B361EB534D@microsoft.com...
> > I've done that but nothing has changed....
> > --
> > Dan
> >
> >
> > "dean-dean" wrote:
> >
> >> Well, choose Windows Vista, and then go to Control Panel (Classic View)
> >> Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My Score". (It's
> >> on
> >> the right-hand side of the page, beneath the big blue "Base
> >> Score" #.# picture).
> >>
> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:3497DE69-CCC9-46FC-8E3D-983622D436B9@microsoft.com...
> >> > windows vista is already displayed there
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Dan
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "dean-dean" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Is "Windows Vista" a choice in Control Panel (Classic View) >
> >> >> Personalization > Theme? If not, try going to Control Panel (Classic
> >> >> View)
> >> >> > Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My Score".
> >> >>
> >> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> >> >> message
> >> >> news:D4926060-B8DC-4EEC-9801-D773191CCC89@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >I think they're still installed from the initial time when I set up
> >> >> >the
> >> >> > computer. The computer still works fine except it is without the
> >> >> > specific
> >> >> > windows aero features.
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Dan
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "MrSlartybartfast" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> Have you installed the motherboard and graphic drivers?
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>

dean-dean · External Since: Oct 19, 2006 Posts: 1090

The registry is is a (huge) database for Windows and programs. You can read
it by using the Registry Editor. However if you have never used the Editor,
it can be pretty daunting, initially.

Don't make any changes, just try to navigate to the Key (folder) I gave you,
by expanding each Key one at a time, down the ladder, so to speak, starting
with the "folder" HKEY_CURRENT_USER. Next expand the Software "folder",
then the Microsoft "folder", and so on, and report back what you see (in the
right-hand pane) for the DWM folder's values.

To open the Editor, press the Windows Key + R. Type regedit in the Run box,
and click on OK.

Here's the "path" again: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM

When you get to the DWM Key, it will look some thing like this:
http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/8510/rgeditmx0.jpg

Then tell me the Data values for the Name values noted in my previous post.

"Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CE9EEFCA-BC81-41E5-9F6E-05826F7CF87B@microsoft.com...
> It is already set to automatic. Shall I go ahead and do the next part of
> what
> you say then? What do you mean when you say the registry?
> --
> Dan
>
>
> "dean-dean" wrote:
>
>> In the Start Search box of the Start Menu, type services.msc. Is the
>> Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service set to be Automatic at
>> startup? If it's not, set it that way, and then restart your computer.
>>
>> If Aero still doesn't work, go to this key in the registry:
>>
>> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM
>>
>> In the right-hand pane, is there a value called "Composition" (without
>> quotes) under the Name column? Note this NOT the value name
>> "CompositionPolicy" (without quotes). If so, what is it's value for
>> "Composition" under the Data column? What is the value Data for
>> "CompositionPolicy"?
>>
>>
>>
>> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:579173FB-1BC1-4137-9698-D7B361EB534D@microsoft.com...
>> > I've done that but nothing has changed....
>> > --
>> > Dan
>> >
>> >
>> > "dean-dean" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Well, choose Windows Vista, and then go to Control Panel (Classic
>> >> View)
>> >> Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My Score".
>> >> (It's
>> >> on
>> >> the right-hand side of the page, beneath the big blue "Base
>> >> Score" #.# picture).
>> >>
>> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >> message
>> >> news:3497DE69-CCC9-46FC-8E3D-983622D436B9@microsoft.com...
>> >> > windows vista is already displayed there
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > Dan
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "dean-dean" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> Is "Windows Vista" a choice in Control Panel (Classic View) >
>> >> >> Personalization > Theme? If not, try going to Control Panel
>> >> >> (Classic
>> >> >> View)
>> >> >> > Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My
>> >> >> Score".
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >> >> message
>> >> >> news:D4926060-B8DC-4EEC-9801-D773191CCC89@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> >I think they're still installed from the initial time when I set
>> >> >> >up
>> >> >> >the
>> >> >> > computer. The computer still works fine except it is without the
>> >> >> > specific
>> >> >> > windows aero features.
>> >> >> > --
>> >> >> > Dan
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > "MrSlartybartfast" wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> Have you installed the motherboard and graphic drivers?
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

Daniel Hirons · External Since: Jul 28, 2007 Posts: 14

It just says ab(Default) in the name and then REG_SZ in the Type. Is that any
help?

--
Dan

"dean-dean" wrote:

> The registry is is a (huge) database for Windows and programs. You can read
> it by using the Registry Editor. However if you have never used the Editor,
> it can be pretty daunting, initially.
>
> Don't make any changes, just try to navigate to the Key (folder) I gave you,
> by expanding each Key one at a time, down the ladder, so to speak, starting
> with the "folder" HKEY_CURRENT_USER. Next expand the Software "folder",
> then the Microsoft "folder", and so on, and report back what you see (in the
> right-hand pane) for the DWM folder's values.
>
> To open the Editor, press the Windows Key + R. Type regedit in the Run box,
> and click on OK.
>
> Here's the "path" again: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM
>
> When you get to the DWM Key, it will look some thing like this:
> http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/8510/rgeditmx0.jpg
>
> Then tell me the Data values for the Name values noted in my previous post.
>
> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CE9EEFCA-BC81-41E5-9F6E-05826F7CF87B@microsoft.com...
> > It is already set to automatic. Shall I go ahead and do the next part of
> > what
> > you say then? What do you mean when you say the registry?
> > --
> > Dan
> >
> >
> > "dean-dean" wrote:
> >
> >> In the Start Search box of the Start Menu, type services.msc. Is the
> >> Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service set to be Automatic at
> >> startup? If it's not, set it that way, and then restart your computer.
> >>
> >> If Aero still doesn't work, go to this key in the registry:
> >>
> >> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM
> >>
> >> In the right-hand pane, is there a value called "Composition" (without
> >> quotes) under the Name column? Note this NOT the value name
> >> "CompositionPolicy" (without quotes). If so, what is it's value for
> >> "Composition" under the Data column? What is the value Data for
> >> "CompositionPolicy"?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:579173FB-1BC1-4137-9698-D7B361EB534D@microsoft.com...
> >> > I've done that but nothing has changed....
> >> > --
> >> > Dan
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "dean-dean" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Well, choose Windows Vista, and then go to Control Panel (Classic
> >> >> View)
> >> >> Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My Score".
> >> >> (It's
> >> >> on
> >> >> the right-hand side of the page, beneath the big blue "Base
> >> >> Score" #.# picture).
> >> >>
> >> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> >> >> message
> >> >> news:3497DE69-CCC9-46FC-8E3D-983622D436B9@microsoft.com...
> >> >> > windows vista is already displayed there
> >> >> >
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Dan
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "dean-dean" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> Is "Windows Vista" a choice in Control Panel (Classic View) >
> >> >> >> Personalization > Theme? If not, try going to Control Panel
> >> >> >> (Classic
> >> >> >> View)
> >> >> >> > Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My
> >> >> >> Score".
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> >> >> >> message
> >> >> >> news:D4926060-B8DC-4EEC-9801-D773191CCC89@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >> >I think they're still installed from the initial time when I set
> >> >> >> >up
> >> >> >> >the
> >> >> >> > computer. The computer still works fine except it is without the
> >> >> >> > specific
> >> >> >> > windows aero features.
> >> >> >> > --
> >> >> >> > Dan
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > "MrSlartybartfast" wrote:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> Have you installed the motherboard and graphic drivers?
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>

dean-dean · External Since: Oct 19, 2006 Posts: 1090

Yes, thanks. It tells me that Windows is not believing your computer is
capable of running Aero. In Control Panel\Performance Information and
Tools, what is your overall Base Score number? And, specifically, what is
the number for "Desktop Performance and Windows Aero"?

What is your computer's Manufacture's name, and what is your Model
name|Number?

"Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F8B8B365-6563-46DB-8577-D573AC835258@microsoft.com...
> It just says ab(Default) in the name and then REG_SZ in the Type. Is that
> any
> help?
>
> --
> Dan
>
>
> "dean-dean" wrote:
>
>> The registry is is a (huge) database for Windows and programs. You can
>> read
>> it by using the Registry Editor. However if you have never used the
>> Editor,
>> it can be pretty daunting, initially.
>>
>> Don't make any changes, just try to navigate to the Key (folder) I gave
>> you,
>> by expanding each Key one at a time, down the ladder, so to speak,
>> starting
>> with the "folder" HKEY_CURRENT_USER. Next expand the Software "folder",
>> then the Microsoft "folder", and so on, and report back what you see (in
>> the
>> right-hand pane) for the DWM folder's values.
>>
>> To open the Editor, press the Windows Key + R. Type regedit in the Run
>> box,
>> and click on OK.
>>
>> Here's the "path" again:
>> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM
>>
>> When you get to the DWM Key, it will look some thing like this:
>> http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/8510/rgeditmx0.jpg
>>
>> Then tell me the Data values for the Name values noted in my previous
>> post.
>>
>> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:CE9EEFCA-BC81-41E5-9F6E-05826F7CF87B@microsoft.com...
>> > It is already set to automatic. Shall I go ahead and do the next part
>> > of
>> > what
>> > you say then? What do you mean when you say the registry?
>> > --
>> > Dan
>> >
>> >
>> > "dean-dean" wrote:
>> >
>> >> In the Start Search box of the Start Menu, type services.msc. Is the
>> >> Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service set to be Automatic at
>> >> startup? If it's not, set it that way, and then restart your
>> >> computer.
>> >>
>> >> If Aero still doesn't work, go to this key in the registry:
>> >>
>> >> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM
>> >>
>> >> In the right-hand pane, is there a value called "Composition" (without
>> >> quotes) under the Name column? Note this NOT the value name
>> >> "CompositionPolicy" (without quotes). If so, what is it's value for
>> >> "Composition" under the Data column? What is the value Data for
>> >> "CompositionPolicy"?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >> message
>> >> news:579173FB-1BC1-4137-9698-D7B361EB534D@microsoft.com...
>> >> > I've done that but nothing has changed....
>> >> > --
>> >> > Dan
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "dean-dean" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> Well, choose Windows Vista, and then go to Control Panel (Classic
>> >> >> View)
>> >> >> Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My Score".
>> >> >> (It's
>> >> >> on
>> >> >> the right-hand side of the page, beneath the big blue "Base
>> >> >> Score" #.# picture).
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >> >> message
>> >> >> news:3497DE69-CCC9-46FC-8E3D-983622D436B9@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> > windows vista is already displayed there
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > --
>> >> >> > Dan
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > "dean-dean" wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> Is "Windows Vista" a choice in Control Panel (Classic View) >
>> >> >> >> Personalization > Theme? If not, try going to Control Panel
>> >> >> >> (Classic
>> >> >> >> View)
>> >> >> >> > Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My
>> >> >> >> Score".
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
>> >> >> >> in
>> >> >> >> message
>> >> >> >> news:D4926060-B8DC-4EEC-9801-D773191CCC89@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> >> >I think they're still installed from the initial time when I
>> >> >> >> >set
>> >> >> >> >up
>> >> >> >> >the
>> >> >> >> > computer. The computer still works fine except it is without
>> >> >> >> > the
>> >> >> >> > specific
>> >> >> >> > windows aero features.
>> >> >> >> > --
>> >> >> >> > Dan
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > "MrSlartybartfast" wrote:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> Have you installed the motherboard and graphic drivers?
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

Daniel Hirons · External Since: Jul 28, 2007 Posts: 14

it has an overall base score of 1 and a "Desktop Performance and Windows
Aero" score of 1 as well. It is an evesham computer and the model is a solar
XS.

I don't really know why this is happening because before I had to reload
vista onto the computer again I had Windows Aero and now after it sort of
crashed and I reloaded vista it hasn't been on or available to me. Do you
think it might be anything to do with the fact that it stored everything off
of the previous vista thing (i.e. word documents and the settings for all the
software) in a folder called windows.old and it isn't letting me delete
everything from the folder now because it says I don't have the file
permissions.

Thanks for all your help so far, I really appreciate it!
--
Dan

"dean-dean" wrote:

> Yes, thanks. It tells me that Windows is not believing your computer is
> capable of running Aero. In Control Panel\Performance Information and
> Tools, what is your overall Base Score number? And, specifically, what is
> the number for "Desktop Performance and Windows Aero"?
>
> What is your computer's Manufacture's name, and what is your Model
> name|Number?
>
>
>
>
> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F8B8B365-6563-46DB-8577-D573AC835258@microsoft.com...
> > It just says ab(Default) in the name and then REG_SZ in the Type. Is that
> > any
> > help?
> >
> > --
> > Dan
> >
> >
> > "dean-dean" wrote:
> >
> >> The registry is is a (huge) database for Windows and programs. You can
> >> read
> >> it by using the Registry Editor. However if you have never used the
> >> Editor,
> >> it can be pretty daunting, initially.
> >>
> >> Don't make any changes, just try to navigate to the Key (folder) I gave
> >> you,
> >> by expanding each Key one at a time, down the ladder, so to speak,
> >> starting
> >> with the "folder" HKEY_CURRENT_USER. Next expand the Software "folder",
> >> then the Microsoft "folder", and so on, and report back what you see (in
> >> the
> >> right-hand pane) for the DWM folder's values.
> >>
> >> To open the Editor, press the Windows Key + R. Type regedit in the Run
> >> box,
> >> and click on OK.
> >>
> >> Here's the "path" again:
> >> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM
> >>
> >> When you get to the DWM Key, it will look some thing like this:
> >> http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/8510/rgeditmx0.jpg
> >>
> >> Then tell me the Data values for the Name values noted in my previous
> >> post.
> >>
> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:CE9EEFCA-BC81-41E5-9F6E-05826F7CF87B@microsoft.com...
> >> > It is already set to automatic. Shall I go ahead and do the next part
> >> > of
> >> > what
> >> > you say then? What do you mean when you say the registry?
> >> > --
> >> > Dan
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "dean-dean" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> In the Start Search box of the Start Menu, type services.msc. Is the
> >> >> Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service set to be Automatic at
> >> >> startup? If it's not, set it that way, and then restart your
> >> >> computer.
> >> >>
> >> >> If Aero still doesn't work, go to this key in the registry:
> >> >>
> >> >> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM
> >> >>
> >> >> In the right-hand pane, is there a value called "Composition" (without
> >> >> quotes) under the Name column? Note this NOT the value name
> >> >> "CompositionPolicy" (without quotes). If so, what is it's value for
> >> >> "Composition" under the Data column? What is the value Data for
> >> >> "CompositionPolicy"?
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> >> >> message
> >> >> news:579173FB-1BC1-4137-9698-D7B361EB534D@microsoft.com...
> >> >> > I've done that but nothing has changed....
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Dan
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "dean-dean" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> Well, choose Windows Vista, and then go to Control Panel (Classic
> >> >> >> View)
> >> >> >> Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My Score".
> >> >> >> (It's
> >> >> >> on
> >> >> >> the right-hand side of the page, beneath the big blue "Base
> >> >> >> Score" #.# picture).
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> >> >> >> message
> >> >> >> news:3497DE69-CCC9-46FC-8E3D-983622D436B9@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >> > windows vista is already displayed there
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > --
> >> >> >> > Dan
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > "dean-dean" wrote:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> Is "Windows Vista" a choice in Control Panel (Classic View) >
> >> >> >> >> Personalization > Theme? If not, try going to Control Panel
> >> >> >> >> (Classic
> >> >> >> >> View)
> >> >> >> >> > Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My
> >> >> >> >> Score".
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
> >> >> >> >> in
> >> >> >> >> message
> >> >> >> >> news:D4926060-B8DC-4EEC-9801-D773191CCC89@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >> >> >I think they're still installed from the initial time when I
> >> >> >> >> >set
> >> >> >> >> >up
> >> >> >> >> >the
> >> >> >> >> > computer. The computer still works fine except it is without
> >> >> >> >> > the
> >> >> >> >> > specific
> >> >> >> >> > windows aero features.
> >> >> >> >> > --
> >> >> >> >> > Dan
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > "MrSlartybartfast" wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >> Have you installed the motherboard and graphic drivers?
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>

dean-dean · External Since: Oct 19, 2006 Posts: 1090

No, the Window.old folder is a separate issue, and getting rid of it can be
resolved also. For now, we might actually find it useful.

You have a display driver problem, for one. It needs to be updated. You
may need to update other drivers for other hardware devices, as well. Can
you give me a link from the Evesham website that shows the exact computer
you are using?

In the Start Menu type devmgmt.msc, and open Device Manager. Expand Display
Adapters. What is the Name of the device? Double-click on the device, and
click on the Driver tab. Copy and Paste the Driver Version number and the
Driver Date number into your reply to this post.

"Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C23FA9DA-D2C6-4E7E-BD4D-A9D8D5110AAC@microsoft.com...
> it has an overall base score of 1 and a "Desktop Performance and Windows
> Aero" score of 1 as well. It is an evesham computer and the model is a
> solar
> XS.
>
> I don't really know why this is happening because before I had to reload
> vista onto the computer again I had Windows Aero and now after it sort of
> crashed and I reloaded vista it hasn't been on or available to me. Do you
> think it might be anything to do with the fact that it stored everything
> off
> of the previous vista thing (i.e. word documents and the settings for all
> the
> software) in a folder called windows.old and it isn't letting me delete
> everything from the folder now because it says I don't have the file
> permissions.
>
> Thanks for all your help so far, I really appreciate it!
> --
> Dan
>
>
> "dean-dean" wrote:
>
>> Yes, thanks. It tells me that Windows is not believing your computer is
>> capable of running Aero. In Control Panel\Performance Information and
>> Tools, what is your overall Base Score number? And, specifically, what
>> is
>> the number for "Desktop Performance and Windows Aero"?
>>
>> What is your computer's Manufacture's name, and what is your Model
>> name|Number?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:F8B8B365-6563-46DB-8577-D573AC835258@microsoft.com...
>> > It just says ab(Default) in the name and then REG_SZ in the Type. Is
>> > that
>> > any
>> > help?
>> >
>> > --
>> > Dan
>> >
>> >
>> > "dean-dean" wrote:
>> >
>> >> The registry is is a (huge) database for Windows and programs. You
>> >> can
>> >> read
>> >> it by using the Registry Editor. However if you have never used the
>> >> Editor,
>> >> it can be pretty daunting, initially.
>> >>
>> >> Don't make any changes, just try to navigate to the Key (folder) I
>> >> gave
>> >> you,
>> >> by expanding each Key one at a time, down the ladder, so to speak,
>> >> starting
>> >> with the "folder" HKEY_CURRENT_USER. Next expand the Software
>> >> "folder",
>> >> then the Microsoft "folder", and so on, and report back what you see
>> >> (in
>> >> the
>> >> right-hand pane) for the DWM folder's values.
>> >>
>> >> To open the Editor, press the Windows Key + R. Type regedit in the
>> >> Run
>> >> box,
>> >> and click on OK.
>> >>
>> >> Here's the "path" again:
>> >> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM
>> >>
>> >> When you get to the DWM Key, it will look some thing like this:
>> >> http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/8510/rgeditmx0.jpg
>> >>
>> >> Then tell me the Data values for the Name values noted in my previous
>> >> post.
>> >>
>> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >> message
>> >> news:CE9EEFCA-BC81-41E5-9F6E-05826F7CF87B@microsoft.com...
>> >> > It is already set to automatic. Shall I go ahead and do the next
>> >> > part
>> >> > of
>> >> > what
>> >> > you say then? What do you mean when you say the registry?
>> >> > --
>> >> > Dan
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "dean-dean" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> In the Start Search box of the Start Menu, type services.msc. Is
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service set to be Automatic
>> >> >> at
>> >> >> startup? If it's not, set it that way, and then restart your
>> >> >> computer.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> If Aero still doesn't work, go to this key in the registry:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM
>> >> >>
>> >> >> In the right-hand pane, is there a value called "Composition"
>> >> >> (without
>> >> >> quotes) under the Name column? Note this NOT the value name
>> >> >> "CompositionPolicy" (without quotes). If so, what is it's value
>> >> >> for
>> >> >> "Composition" under the Data column? What is the value Data for
>> >> >> "CompositionPolicy"?
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >> >> message
>> >> >> news:579173FB-1BC1-4137-9698-D7B361EB534D@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> > I've done that but nothing has changed....
>> >> >> > --
>> >> >> > Dan
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > "dean-dean" wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> Well, choose Windows Vista, and then go to Control Panel
>> >> >> >> (Classic
>> >> >> >> View)
>> >> >> >> Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My
>> >> >> >> Score".
>> >> >> >> (It's
>> >> >> >> on
>> >> >> >> the right-hand side of the page, beneath the big blue "Base
>> >> >> >> Score" #.# picture).
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
>> >> >> >> in
>> >> >> >> message
>> >> >> >> news:3497DE69-CCC9-46FC-8E3D-983622D436B9@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> >> > windows vista is already displayed there
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > --
>> >> >> >> > Dan
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > "dean-dean" wrote:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> Is "Windows Vista" a choice in Control Panel (Classic View) >
>> >> >> >> >> Personalization > Theme? If not, try going to Control Panel
>> >> >> >> >> (Classic
>> >> >> >> >> View)
>> >> >> >> >> > Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My
>> >> >> >> >> Score".
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> >> >> >> wrote
>> >> >> >> >> in
>> >> >> >> >> message
>> >> >> >> >> news:D4926060-B8DC-4EEC-9801-D773191CCC89@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> >> >> >I think they're still installed from the initial time when I
>> >> >> >> >> >set
>> >> >> >> >> >up
>> >> >> >> >> >the
>> >> >> >> >> > computer. The computer still works fine except it is
>> >> >> >> >> > without
>> >> >> >> >> > the
>> >> >> >> >> > specific
>> >> >> >> >> > windows aero features.
>> >> >> >> >> > --
>> >> >> >> >> > Dan
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > "MrSlartybartfast" wrote:
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> >> Have you installed the motherboard and graphic drivers?
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

Daniel Hirons · External Since: Jul 28, 2007 Posts: 14

Unfortunately it seems that evesham have removed the computer from their
website now but here is one similar. It is also hard to show you exactly what
I had because I customized it quite a lot:
http://www.evesham.com/products/configurator/default.asp?e=E6C36403-8D...49F8-81

The name of the device is a Standard VGA Graphics Card.

Driver version number = 6.0.6000.16386
Driver date = 21/06/2006

Hope this helps.

Dan
--
Dan

"dean-dean" wrote:

> No, the Window.old folder is a separate issue, and getting rid of it can be
> resolved also. For now, we might actually find it useful.
>
> You have a display driver problem, for one. It needs to be updated. You
> may need to update other drivers for other hardware devices, as well. Can
> you give me a link from the Evesham website that shows the exact computer
> you are using?
>
> In the Start Menu type devmgmt.msc, and open Device Manager. Expand Display
> Adapters. What is the Name of the device? Double-click on the device, and
> click on the Driver tab. Copy and Paste the Driver Version number and the
> Driver Date number into your reply to this post.
>
> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C23FA9DA-D2C6-4E7E-BD4D-A9D8D5110AAC@microsoft.com...
> > it has an overall base score of 1 and a "Desktop Performance and Windows
> > Aero" score of 1 as well. It is an evesham computer and the model is a
> > solar
> > XS.
> >
> > I don't really know why this is happening because before I had to reload
> > vista onto the computer again I had Windows Aero and now after it sort of
> > crashed and I reloaded vista it hasn't been on or available to me. Do you
> > think it might be anything to do with the fact that it stored everything
> > off
> > of the previous vista thing (i.e. word documents and the settings for all
> > the
> > software) in a folder called windows.old and it isn't letting me delete
> > everything from the folder now because it says I don't have the file
> > permissions.
> >
> > Thanks for all your help so far, I really appreciate it!
> > --
> > Dan
> >
> >
> > "dean-dean" wrote:
> >
> >> Yes, thanks. It tells me that Windows is not believing your computer is
> >> capable of running Aero. In Control Panel\Performance Information and
> >> Tools, what is your overall Base Score number? And, specifically, what
> >> is
> >> the number for "Desktop Performance and Windows Aero"?
> >>
> >> What is your computer's Manufacture's name, and what is your Model
> >> name|Number?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:F8B8B365-6563-46DB-8577-D573AC835258@microsoft.com...
> >> > It just says ab(Default) in the name and then REG_SZ in the Type. Is
> >> > that
> >> > any
> >> > help?
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Dan
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "dean-dean" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> The registry is is a (huge) database for Windows and programs. You
> >> >> can
> >> >> read
> >> >> it by using the Registry Editor. However if you have never used the
> >> >> Editor,
> >> >> it can be pretty daunting, initially.
> >> >>
> >> >> Don't make any changes, just try to navigate to the Key (folder) I
> >> >> gave
> >> >> you,
> >> >> by expanding each Key one at a time, down the ladder, so to speak,
> >> >> starting
> >> >> with the "folder" HKEY_CURRENT_USER. Next expand the Software
> >> >> "folder",
> >> >> then the Microsoft "folder", and so on, and report back what you see
> >> >> (in
> >> >> the
> >> >> right-hand pane) for the DWM folder's values.
> >> >>
> >> >> To open the Editor, press the Windows Key + R. Type regedit in the
> >> >> Run
> >> >> box,
> >> >> and click on OK.
> >> >>
> >> >> Here's the "path" again:
> >> >> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM
> >> >>
> >> >> When you get to the DWM Key, it will look some thing like this:
> >> >> http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/8510/rgeditmx0.jpg
> >> >>
> >> >> Then tell me the Data values for the Name values noted in my previous
> >> >> post.
> >> >>
> >> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> >> >> message
> >> >> news:CE9EEFCA-BC81-41E5-9F6E-05826F7CF87B@microsoft.com...
> >> >> > It is already set to automatic. Shall I go ahead and do the next
> >> >> > part
> >> >> > of
> >> >> > what
> >> >> > you say then? What do you mean when you say the registry?
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Dan
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "dean-dean" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> In the Start Search box of the Start Menu, type services.msc. Is
> >> >> >> the
> >> >> >> Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service set to be Automatic
> >> >> >> at
> >> >> >> startup? If it's not, set it that way, and then restart your
> >> >> >> computer.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> If Aero still doesn't work, go to this key in the registry:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> In the right-hand pane, is there a value called "Composition"
> >> >> >> (without
> >> >> >> quotes) under the Name column? Note this NOT the value name
> >> >> >> "CompositionPolicy" (without quotes). If so, what is it's value
> >> >> >> for
> >> >> >> "Composition" under the Data column? What is the value Data for
> >> >> >> "CompositionPolicy"?
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> >> >> >> message
> >> >> >> news:579173FB-1BC1-4137-9698-D7B361EB534D@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >> > I've done that but nothing has changed....
> >> >> >> > --
> >> >> >> > Dan
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > "dean-dean" wrote:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> Well, choose Windows Vista, and then go to Control Panel
> >> >> >> >> (Classic
> >> >> >> >> View)
> >> >> >> >> Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My
> >> >> >> >> Score".
> >> >> >> >> (It's
> >> >> >> >> on
> >> >> >> >> the right-hand side of the page, beneath the big blue "Base
> >> >> >> >> Score" #.# picture).
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
> >> >> >> >> in
> >> >> >> >> message
> >> >> >> >> news:3497DE69-CCC9-46FC-8E3D-983622D436B9@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >> >> > windows vista is already displayed there
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > --
> >> >> >> >> > Dan
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > "dean-dean" wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >> Is "Windows Vista" a choice in Control Panel (Classic View) >
> >> >> >> >> >> Personalization > Theme? If not, try going to Control Panel
> >> >> >> >> >> (Classic
> >> >> >> >> >> View)
> >> >> >> >> >> > Performance Information and Tools, and click on "Update My
> >> >> >> >> >> Score".
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> >> >> >> wrote
> >> >> >> >> >> in
> >> >> >> >> >> message
> >> >> >> >> >> news:D4926060-B8DC-4EEC-9801-D773191CCC89@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >> >> >> >I think they're still installed from the initial time when I
> >> >> >> >> >> >set
> >> >> >> >> >> >up
> >> >> >> >> >> >the
> >> >> >> >> >> > computer. The computer still works fine except it is
> >> >> >> >> >> > without
> >> >> >> >> >> > the
> >> >> >> >> >> > specific
> >> >> >> >> >> > windows aero features.
> >> >> >> >> >> > --
> >> >> >> >> >> > Dan
> >> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >> > "MrSlartybartfast" wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >> >> Have you installed the motherboard and graphic drivers?
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>

dean-dean · External Since: Oct 19, 2006 Posts: 1090

Thanks Dan. Your computer is using the generic Microsoft display driver.
This shouldn't be! The Microsoft driver just gives you the minimum
functionality necessary to view your screen. It's just a matter of finding
what display hardware your computer has.

To help me figure out your display hardware, so that I can find the right
driver, do this. In the Start Menu type devmgmt.msc, and open Device
Manager.

In Device Manager, expand Display Adapters. Double-click Standard VGA
Graphics Card and go to the Details
tab of Properties. In the drop-down menu, under Property,
choose Hardware ID. Right-click the Values shown and choose Select All.
Copy the values and post it in your reply. It will look something like this
example:

PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_3150&SUBSYS_81CA104D&REV_00
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_3150&SUBSYS_81CA104D
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_3150&CC_030000
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_3150&CC_0300

"Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:38365191-AD3A-4506-B510-D97D794D4F87@microsoft.com...
> Unfortunately it seems that evesham have removed the computer from their
> website now but here is one similar. It is also hard to show you exactly
> what
> I had because I customized it quite a lot:
> http://www.evesham.com/products/configurator/default.asp?e=E6C36403-8D...49F8-81
>
> The name of the device is a Standard VGA Graphics Card.
>
> Driver version number = 6.0.6000.16386
> Driver date = 21/06/2006
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Dan
> --
> Dan
>
>
> "dean-dean" wrote:
>
>> No, the Window.old folder is a separate issue, and getting rid of it can
>> be
>> resolved also. For now, we might actually find it useful.
>>
>> You have a display driver problem, for one. It needs to be updated. You
>> may need to update other drivers for other hardware devices, as well.
>> Can
>> you give me a link from the Evesham website that shows the exact
>> computer
>> you are using?
>>
>> Expand Display
>> Adapters. What is the Name of the device? Double-click on the device,
>> and
>> click on the Driver tab. Copy and Paste the Driver Version number and
>> the
>> Driver Date number into your reply to this post.
>>
>> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:C23FA9DA-D2C6-4E7E-BD4D-A9D8D5110AAC@microsoft.com...
>> > it has an overall base score of 1 and a "Desktop Performance and
>> > Windows
>> > Aero" score of 1 as well. It is an evesham computer and the model is a
>> > solar
>> > XS.
>> >
>> > I don't really know why this is happening because before I had to
>> > reload
>> > vista onto the computer again I had Windows Aero and now after it sort
>> > of
>> > crashed and I reloaded vista it hasn't been on or available to me. Do
>> > you
>> > think it might be anything to do with the fact that it stored
>> > everything
>> > off
>> > of the previous vista thing (i.e. word documents and the settings for
>> > all
>> > the
>> > software) in a folder called windows.old and it isn't letting me delete
>> > everything from the folder now because it says I don't have the file
>> > permissions.
>> >
>> > Thanks for all your help so far, I really appreciate it!
>> > --
>> > Dan
>> >
>> >
>> > "dean-dean" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Yes, thanks. It tells me that Windows is not believing your computer
>> >> is
>> >> capable of running Aero. In Control Panel\Performance Information and
>> >> Tools, what is your overall Base Score number? And, specifically,
>> >> what
>> >> is
>> >> the number for "Desktop Performance and Windows Aero"?
>> >>
>> >> What is your computer's Manufacture's name, and what is your Model
>> >> name|Number?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Daniel Hirons" <DanielHirons.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >> message
>> >> news:F8B8B365-6563-46DB-8577-D573AC835258@microsoft.com.