RC2 AERO FIX

[PaulB]

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

[Joe Villarreal]

Thanks for the information!

"PaulB" <PaulB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2D0D1CD1-CCF0-4649-87B4-F44ED1A4FE83@microsoft.com...
> 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

[GXS]

Thanks for the info PaulB. You have no idea how happy I am that Aero is
working again!

[Lang Murphy]

Schweet!

Lang

"PaulB" <PaulB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2D0D1CD1-CCF0-4649-87B4-F44ED1A4FE83@microsoft.com...
> 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

[GHJN14]

Thx!!

"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

[Ray]

Your fix work for me even though earlier builds gave me aero and RC2 would
not even show it. Registry key fixed the problem after I rebooted.

"GHJN14" <GHJN14@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:79EF484A-FA89-4D98-980F-55A3B4D665F6@microsoft.com...
> Thx!!
>
> "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

[9c1]

This was VERY helpful. Thank you very much!

"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

[Martin D]

Hi. I have VISTA RC2 Build 5744. I have 512Mb of Ram on a P4 3GHz and an ATI
Radeon 9550 with 256 MB of RAM. I don't see AERO or at least AERO Glass. I
tried the above method but I was not successful. I created to two entries in
the Registry (there was nothing like this before). When I tried to open a
command prompt and type what was suggested, I got an error saying System
Error 5, Access is denied. I am the administrator of this machine.

My Windows Eperience index is 2.9 because of the RAM. My two graphics score
are 3.6 and 3.3. How do I enable AERO Glass? Any clues?

Thanks!

[Jack]

command prompt window does not allow any more drag and drop operation.
Maybe that safety feature (sic!) has something to do with your problem?
Jack
"Martin D" <Martin D@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5BE242A4-2519-4CAB-9472-C71A01B6D9DA@microsoft.com...
> Hi. I have VISTA RC2 Build 5744. I have 512Mb of Ram on a P4 3GHz and an
> ATI
> Radeon 9550 with 256 MB of RAM. I don't see AERO or at least AERO Glass. I
> tried the above method but I was not successful. I created to two entries
> in
> the Registry (there was nothing like this before). When I tried to open a
> command prompt and type what was suggested, I got an error saying System
> Error 5, Access is denied. I am the administrator of this machine.
>
> My Windows Eperience index is 2.9 because of the RAM. My two graphics
> score
> are 3.6 and 3.3. How do I enable AERO Glass? Any clues?
>
> Thanks!

[Matthew]

Works for me, but I don't think the problem is if you have less than 1GB of
ram b/c I have 1 GB and I had the problem.

"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

[Marv]

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

"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

[Roy Coorne]

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

[Marv]

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
>

[John Chamberlain]

All I show available under that Registry entry is Composition Policy, there
is no entry for Composition. Must be my graphics driver.


"Marv" <Marv@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B4C57A3E-C108-4CF9-BA38-551915C345C8@microsoft.com...
> 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
>>

[Marv]

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
> >