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Many Windows enthusiasts love the Aero blur effect. Blurring has been around in some form or another within Windows for a long time, and it has evolved over the years, but the Aero effect is still the standard for some. Software archeologists have uncovered what may be the first instance of the Aero effect running on a version of Windows. The code for the effect is in builds and but reportedly does not work the same as on build Longhorn builds included several features during its initial development process, but the branch was reset in due to several issues.

While Microsoft had to start over, some elements from Longhorn made their way into later versions of Windows, including the Aero effect in Windows Vista.

At this point only the window icon and caption buttons use textures, the frame is a D3D mesh pic. The Aero blur effect used the graphics of a PC to render parts of the Windows interface.

Microsoft has since taken a different approach to blurring elements of its operating system. Windows 11 has a mica effect that uses fewer system resources because it only samples the desktop wallpaper once.

This allows a PC to blur parts of the screen without having to continually sample whatever is behind an active window. Fact check: False claim that sexually transmitted diseases were made in a lab. Advanced tab. Settings button in the Performance section. Uncheck any effects you want to disable. Disabling certain effects can help increase your performance. Disabling "Transparent glass" will give you the best performance increase, but it is also one of the key features that makes Aero unique.

You can select the "Adjust for best performance" option to disable all of the Aero effects. Apply after you have made your selections. You may have to wait a few moments for your changes to take effect. My system meets the requirements but the Aero theme isn't even available to choose. The problem is likely not with your system, but that you don't have the latest version of Windows Vista installed. Yes No. Not Helpful 3 Helpful 5. What about in VBox? Make sure you have Virtual Box Guest additions installed.

If it still fails, try out VMware Workstation. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.

By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. You will see all of your open Windows arranged in a 3D list. To scroll, use your mouse's scroll wheel or the arrow keys on the keyboard. To open one of those windows simply click on the picture. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. Other features include the "Live Thumbnails". Move your mouse pointer over the window in the Taskbar, and a little "thumbnail" will show the window, animations and all.

Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. Using Windows Vista Aero can sometimes slow down your system's performance, especially the Glass effect. Use Aero only if you really want to. How to. Co-authors: Updated: September 16, Categories: Windows. Nederlands: Windows Aero inschakelen in Windows Vista. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read , times.

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