Where Oh Where Did My Aero Go?

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from WinCustomize Forums

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

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

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. :)

 

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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Had only WBVista.exe running, but denied me access even though I'm the Administrator.

Sins of a Solar Empire II
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

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 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Where Oh Where Did My Aero Go?

Leave it alone and it'll come home, wagging it's fonts behind!

:rofl:  

 

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Where Oh Where Did My Aero Go?

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 #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Heaven on earth

 

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Heaven on earth

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!

XD  XD XD

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

And they say you can't take it with you!

:grin:  

 

 

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Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 3
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 #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Additional question: How does make WindowBlinds not start automatically on bootup?

Uninstall it. :-" ;)

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

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 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting CarGuy1, reply 9
Additional question: How does one make WindowBlinds not start automatically on bootup?

Uninstall it.

Thanks.

Quoting Z71, reply 10
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.

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 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Leave it alone and it'll come home, wagging it's fonts behind!

Oh man...your a real fonty guy! XD

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

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 from WinCustomize Forums Top

How does make WindowBlinds not start automatically on bootup?

 

Run > msconfig.   Uncheck it in services tab.

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Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Ha Ha! I know that, Cars   :grin:

Maybe you're right about Windows, though.

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

V gets the Gold  :star:

Thanks, Bud. Really.

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Oh man...your a real fonty guy!

Think I shoulda said it's little curly cursor instead Giz?

:dur:  

 

Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Spank, spank Cp.  }:)

Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top

y'all got it wrong...heh...I know where it is and I ain't tellin. So there

 

 

skulks away snickering*_*