RC2 AERO FIX

driver problem
solved with:
http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/GRA...ista-RC1.shtml

"Marv" wrote:

> Aero is working when I boot Vista, however it stops when I open a screen,
> doesn't matter what kind of screen...
> Checking the event logs it gives me this:
>
> Log Name: Application
> Source: Desktop Window Manager
> Date: 10-11-2006 21:55:05
> Event ID: 9020
> Task Category: None
> Level: Error
> Keywords: Classic
> User: N/A
> Computer: Marv-PC
> Description:
> The Desktop Window Manager has encountered a fatal error (0x88980406)
> Event Xml:
> <Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
> <System>
> <Provider Name="Desktop Window Manager" />
> <EventID Qualifiers="49152">9020</EventID>
> <Level>2</Level>
> <Task>0</Task>
> <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
> <TimeCreated SystemTime="2006-11-10T20:55:05.000Z" />
> <EventRecordID>257</EventRecordID>
> <Channel>Application</Channel>
> <Computer>Marv-PC</Computer>
> <Security />
> </System>
> <EventData>
> <Data>0x88980406</Data>
> </EventData>
> </Event>
>
> "Marv" wrote:
>
> > Yes I did, all options the help said were already done, 32 bit, > 10 hz,
> > vista theme etc. I just can't find the Aero theme listed. I tried
> > reinstalling Vista and tried installing ATI drivers, retested it, no
> > difference. My lowest score is 4.1 highest is 5.9
> >
> > "Roy Coorne" wrote:
> >
> > > Marv wrote:
> > > > It is not working for me though my computer is fast enough.
> > > > I can see Aero when Windows is starting, I quickly open the start menu and
> > > > can see the transparancy. However this is gone after a couple of seconds.
> > > > Windows Aero is also not available from the color sheme select list.
> > > > I'm running RC 2 Build 5744
> > >
> > > Did you pay attention to the advice given in Help and Support of Vista
> > > when typing in 'Aero'?
> > >
> > > Roy
> > >
> > > >
> > > > "PaulB" wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Hi all,
> > > >>
> > > >> I found information on another site that I would like to pass along.
> > > >> They say that RC2 has a problem with enabling AERO when RAM is less that 1GB.
> > > >> They found a work around.
> > > >>
> > > >> 1/ Ensure that you have the following registry value set to :
> > > >>
> > > >> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\Composition set to 1 (32-bit DWORD)
> > > >>
> > > >> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\CompositionPolicy set to 2 (32-bit DWORD)
> > > >>
> > > >> 2/ Restart DWM by opening a command prompt with administrative privileges :
> > > >>
> > > >> - Type 'net stop uxsms'
> > > >> - Then 'net start uxsms'
> > > >>
> > > >> It works!!!
> > > >> I only have 512MB and AERO worked before with Beta 2, RC1 and RC1 5728. It
> > > >> now works in RC2.
> > > >> --
> > > >> Paul
> > >

Same problem here. Aero used to work. Turned it off because some program said
it did not like Aero. Never has worked since. No way to turn it back on.
Suggested fix does not work here.
Windows Aero theme is unavailable.


"PaulB" wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I found information on another site that I would like to pass along.
> They say that RC2 has a problem with enabling AERO when RAM is less that 1GB.
> They found a work around.
>
> 1/ Ensure that you have the following registry value set to :
>
> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\Composition set to 1 (32-bit DWORD)
>
> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\CompositionPolicy set to 2 (32-bit DWORD)
>
> 2/ Restart DWM by opening a command prompt with administrative privileges :
>
> - Type 'net stop uxsms'
> - Then 'net start uxsms'
>
> It works!!!
> I only have 512MB and AERO worked before with Beta 2, RC1 and RC1 5728. It
> now works in RC2.
> --
> Paul

Whoops.
I missed the "with administrator privileges" part.
Tried again.
It works.
Thanks muchly.

"PaulB" wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I found information on another site that I would like to pass along.
> They say that RC2 has a problem with enabling AERO when RAM is less that 1GB.
> They found a work around.
>
> 1/ Ensure that you have the following registry value set to :
>
> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\Composition set to 1 (32-bit DWORD)
>
> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\CompositionPolicy set to 2 (32-bit DWORD)
>
> 2/ Restart DWM by opening a command prompt with administrative privileges :
>
> - Type 'net stop uxsms'
> - Then 'net start uxsms'
>
> It works!!!
> I only have 512MB and AERO worked before with Beta 2, RC1 and RC1 5728. It
> now works in RC2.
> --
> Paul

how do you get into the registry?

"PaulB" wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I found information on another site that I would like to pass along.
> They say that RC2 has a problem with enabling AERO when RAM is less that 1GB.
> They found a work around.
>
> 1/ Ensure that you have the following registry value set to :
>
> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\Composition set to 1 (32-bit DWORD)
>
> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\CompositionPolicy set to 2 (32-bit DWORD)
>
> 2/ Restart DWM by opening a command prompt with administrative privileges :
>
> - Type 'net stop uxsms'
> - Then 'net start uxsms'
>
> It works!!!
> I only have 512MB and AERO worked before with Beta 2, RC1 and RC1 5728. It
> now works in RC2.
> --
> Paul

RC2 is no longer allowed to be used - your license to use RC2 expired on the
commercial release of the product (some significant tie ago).
So forget working on RC2 and move to the final and now SP1'd product.

--

Mike Brannigan
"Bobo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> how do you get into the registry?
>
> "PaulB" wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I found information on another site that I would like to pass along.
>> They say that RC2 has a problem with enabling AERO when RAM is less that
>> 1GB.
>> They found a work around.
>>
>> 1/ Ensure that you have the following registry value set to :
>>
>> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\Composition set to 1 (32-bit DWORD)
>>
>> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\CompositionPolicy set to 2 (32-bit
>> DWORD)
>>
>> 2/ Restart DWM by opening a command prompt with administrative privileges
>> :
>>
>> - Type 'net stop uxsms'
>> - Then 'net start uxsms'
>>
>> It works!!!
>> I only have 512MB and AERO worked before with Beta 2, RC1 and RC1 5728.
>> It
>> now works in RC2.
>> --
>> Paul

If you have to ask how to get into the Registry than you have no business
being in it. The slightest mistake can and WILL trash your whole system.
=============
"Bobo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> how do you get into the registry?
>
> "PaulB" wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I found information on another site that I would like to pass along.
>> They say that RC2 has a problem with enabling AERO when RAM is less that
>> 1GB.
>> They found a work around.
>>
>> 1/ Ensure that you have the following registry value set to :
>>
>> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\Composition set to 1 (32-bit DWORD)
>>
>> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\CompositionPolicy set to 2 (32-bit
>> DWORD)
>>
>> 2/ Restart DWM by opening a command prompt with administrative privileges
>> :
>>
>> - Type 'net stop uxsms'
>> - Then 'net start uxsms'
>>
>> It works!!!
>> I only have 512MB and AERO worked before with Beta 2, RC1 and RC1 5728.
>> It
>> now works in RC2.
>> --
>> Paul

"Bobo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> how do you get into the registry?
>
> "PaulB" wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I found information on another site that I would like to pass along.
>> They say that RC2 has a problem with enabling AERO when RAM is less that
>> 1GB.
>> They found a work around.
>>
>> 1/ Ensure that you have the following registry value set to :
>>
>> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\Composition set to 1 (32-bit DWORD)
>>
>> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\CompositionPolicy set to 2 (32-bit
>> DWORD)
>>
>> 2/ Restart DWM by opening a command prompt with administrative privileges
>> :
>>
>> - Type 'net stop uxsms'
>> - Then 'net start uxsms'
>>
>> It works!!!
>> I only have 512MB and AERO worked before with Beta 2, RC1 and RC1 5728.
>> It
>> now works in RC2.
>> --
>> Paul


The fix related to a beta edition.

C.B.


--
It is the responsibility and duty of everyone to help the underprivileged
and unfortunate among us.

On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 04:37:00 -0700, Bobo
<[email protected]> wrote:

>how do you get into the registry?
>
>"PaulB" wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I found information on another site that I would like to pass along.
>> They say that RC2 has a problem with enabling AERO when RAM is less that 1GB.
>> They found a work around.
>>
>> 1/ Ensure that you have the following registry value set to :
>>
>> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\Composition set to 1 (32-bit DWORD)
>>
>> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\CompositionPolicy set to 2 (32-bit DWORD)
>>
>> 2/ Restart DWM by opening a command prompt with administrative privileges :
>>
>> - Type 'net stop uxsms'
>> - Then 'net start uxsms'
>>
>> It works!!!
>> I only have 512MB and AERO worked before with Beta 2, RC1 and RC1 5728. It
>> now works in RC2.
>> --
>> Paul

I'm sure it does, Paul. But HOW SLUGGISHLY does it run? Was it
really worth it to get transparent menus, etc? What good are they if
you don't have enough memory to run programs which can USE them?

To "bobo":
To "get into" the Registry, do this:

1) Click on the Windows Orb (the Start Button)
2) Open the "Run" dialog
3) Enter this command: "regedit" [without the quote marks], then
strike the <Enter> key

There ya go.

Others have warned you of the dangers of a total nubie stomping all
over his registry. I won't repeat the warning, since you are
[hopefully] an adult who can make his own decisions [and his own
mistakes].

NOW, if you screw up your machine, PLEASE don't come asking for any
more help, since you've already been warned of the dangers of YOU in
particular messing around with your Registry.

Instead of trying to make a machine run AERO which was probably never
built for Vista in the first place, do the best you can with what you
have WITHOUT trampling all over your Registry in complete ignorance.

Or, spend the money [memory is cheap as popcorn nowadays] to put
another GB in your machine, and use AERO without hacking up your
Registry.


Donald L McDaniel