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The thread discusses a tearing issue with Aero effects on a Windows 7 laptop with Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics, specifically affecting the glass and toolbar visuals. The original poster has updated drivers and seeks a solution to enable Aero properly; a secondary monitor is also involved. Responders suggest trying BIOS updates or using Intel’s Driver Update Utility to find newer graphics drivers, although no confirmed fix is provided. The overall tone is troubleshooting with no definitive resolution yet.
Mike Leonard

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On my laptop, running Windows 7 Professional, I get a weird tearing effect when using Aero (see attached image). It happens on the glass effect, on toolbars, and the task bar. Ive had to turn it off, without aero things work fine but i would really like to use Aero. Ive updated all my drivers to the latest. Its a Sony Vaio VGN-BZ26V with Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics. Im running a secondary 24'' monitor through a VGA cable.

Any ideas how to get it working properly?

Thanks, Mike

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Hi.

A bios update may fix the problem but I checked for your model and there does not seem to be one:

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Perhaps try the Driver Update Utility on Intel's site in the blue at top to see if it has a newer driver for the graphics then what Sony has:

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Or see this for drivers released only a few days ago:

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Hi.

A bios update may fix the problem but I checked for your model and there does not seem to be one:

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Perhaps try the Driver Update Utility on Intel's site in the blue at top to see if it has a newer driver for the graphics then what Sony has:

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Or see this for drivers released only a few days ago:

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