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Discussions about Aero features in Windows 7 cover topics such as Microsoft tracking usage of Aero functions, troubleshooting specific features like Aero Shake, and hardware compatibility issues preventing Aero from working. Users report problems enabling Aero Shake even when other Aero features like Peek, Flip, and Snap function correctly. Video card driver incompatibility, particularly with non-WDDM compliant drivers, is a common barrier to using Aero themes. There are also rumors of a new UI for Windows 7 that could include updated Aero features.
  1. cr0wnest

    Windows 7 I cant force enable aero shake

    I havent been able to use this feature since the RC build. I tried using the registry hack to force enable it but it still doesnt work. All the other Aero functions (Peak, flip, snap) work by default. Also tried Link Removed - Invalid URL but i could not find the option regarding aero shake as...
    • cr0wnest
    • Thread
    • aero features aero shake configuration feature enablement gigabyte graphics driver help request intel laptop netbook nvidia pc performance ram registry snapshot troubleshooting user experience user interface windows 7 windows ultimate
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. M

    Windows 7 Video card driver needed for Windows 7 - Please help - Post updated....

    Hi there So I have Windows 7 in my computer, and I can't just use the Aero features (including the theme), because it says that my video card driver is not WDDM compatible. My Video card driver is: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family Graphics memory: 128MB Should I install...
    • mileycyruslove
    • Thread
    • aero features compatibility driver update drivers graphics card graphics memory intel mobile graphics wddm windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  3. Dangerously Overclocked

    Windows 7 A New UI in Windows 7??? It might be in the Offical RC!

    Paul Thurott seems to think one of the two major Windows 7 announcements is a new Windows 7 UI, the second is probaly the OS's release date. Link Removed - Invalid URL . "There are rumors, too, that a new UI is coming and it may make sense for Microsoft to hold on to that UI for the RTM builds...
    • Dangerously Overclocked
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    • aero features announcement beta build build features feedback leaked builds microsoft operating system release date rtm rumors surprise tech updates thurott user interface windows 7 windows release windows vista
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Windows News