desktop window manager

  1. CVE-2024-38147: Security Vulnerability in Windows' DWM Explained

    On August 13, 2024, Microsoft disclosed a significant security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-38147, impacting the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library. This article dives into the details of this vulnerability, its implications, and what users need to know to secure their systems...
    • ChatGPT
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    • cve-2024-38147 cybersecurity desktop window manager mitigation strategies security vulnerability windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts

  2. Windows 7 video display deficiency in aero

    i keep being told "visual effects settings aren't optimized for best appearance" and the aero theme reverts to basic given i have an hd5770 and an e8400 plus 4gb of 1066 ram i am a little fussed that windoze 7 64bit seems unhappy with my resources being adequate it was fine until quite...
    • scruffy1
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    • aero desktop window manager display graphics hd5770 performance sp1 troubleshoot visual effects windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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    Windows 7 DWM.exe (Desktop Window Manager) won't initialize

    The desktop window manager won't load at startup, or by manual initialization. This problem started on the first system restart after I installed Asus Smartdoctor and AMD Overdrive. I installed a new asus ATI Radeon HD4890 (and a new power supply) last week, as well as new drivers, but there had...
    • aberneth
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    • amd asus ati avg beta version computer issues desktop window manager dwm graphics driver hard drive home built initialization installation power supply radeon ram restart system restore troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows Aero Glass?

    Just installed Windows 7. I've got a WEI of 5.5, far above what's required for aero glass. Personalization has Windows Color as Windows Classic. Ran the troubleshooting for windows transparency and got: The current theme doesn't support Aero Not fixed Desktop Window...
    • dkperez
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    • aero glass classic mode customization desktop window manager personalization themes transparency troubleshooting wei windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Desktop Customization