Force "Windows Aero" on weaker computers

Windows Vista has also introduced visual enhancements. One of these new features is Windows Aero, which is a visual treat, but requires a lot of performance. We will show you how to activate Aero even on weaker devices!

[By Raimund Machacek]

To activate Aero, proceed as follows:

First you must click on "Windows key + R" the "Execute"-dialog box. Now tap there "regedit" and confirm with "OK".

A new window will now open, the Windows Registry Editor.

Now make your way to the following key:

"HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsDWM".

Now right-click in the right-hand pane and select "New->DWORD value (32-bit)" and create the following values (all as DWORD values):

UseAlternateButtons
EnableMachineCheck
Metal
ForceSoftwareD3D
DebugMessages
DebugZOrder
DebugMouse
DebugDumpTree

These entries are not assigned any values. Now also create a DWORD value called "Glass"double-click on it and enter a "1" (decimal).

After a restart, you should now be able to activate Aero. However, please bear in mind that your PC may now run more slowly.