Windows 7 Aero Disabled - How can I enable it again?

Anonymous
2009-11-19T07:12:25+00:00

I purchased a new HP Envy 15 which had Windows 7 installed in it.  Aero was activated.  A few days later, Aero has been somehow disabled and I can't activate it again.  I used the Troubleshooting utility in Windows 7 for Aero -- it says that nothing is wrong.  I also tried un-checking and checking the various options in the visual effects menu.  

Can somebody please help me?  I'm not sure when or how Aero was disabled; the computer did crash and went blank once, and I had to reboot.  I'm not sure if that disabled Aero.  

Thanks.

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Anonymous
2009-12-10T16:52:33+00:00

Actually, I just found another thread on the HP website (  http://www.thenextbench.com/t5/HP-Envy-Notebooks/seems-that-all-my-Envy-15-problems-are-not-unique/m-p/50174 ) that reveals that the Aero problems on the Envy 15 are a commmon situation.

The suggested solution is uninstalling stardock.

I uninstalled Stardock and my Aero problem was instantlly fixed

. . . and HP tech support wanted me to do a System recovery/system restore--good grief!!

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-03-11T11:23:45+00:00

    Please check that the below system setting are appearing in the Visual effect of your system.

    If the same is not appearing.

    Install the latest Graphic drivers for you system get the system restarted and check the same.

    This will resolve your problem.

    Note: If you are taking a remote of the system you will be able to see only very limited options in Visual effects. Hence in case of supporting a remote user take remote through Team Viewer, Ammy Admin or SCCM tool.

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  2. Anonymous
    2009-12-21T00:27:43+00:00

    Click the Start Button --> All Programs --> Click a program at the top named MyColors. You can switch back to the old windows 7 theme and fix your Aero. Hope this helps

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  3. Anonymous
    2009-12-10T16:13:38+00:00

    Did you ever get this fixed?  Which solution worked for you . . . I prefer not to do a system recovery/restore if possible.

    . . . .I have an HP Envy 15 with the same problem: Aero worked initially, but now I cannot get it activated again (troubleshooter finds no problems; same situation as OP).

    Thanks

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  4. Anonymous
    2009-11-20T07:29:32+00:00

    And try to reinstall your graphics driver too ..

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