#Aero themes greyed out drivers#
#Aero themes greyed out windows 7#
#Aero themes greyed out windows#

Try clicking a diffrent theme.' That's what I get from the wizard. I have checked the related Themes service and it was disabled.

#Aero themes greyed out windows#

The server was using a classic Windows theme as you can see from the pictures below. Upon investigation, I have noticed that themes on the server are grayed out and cannot be changed. The closest I got seems to be when I went into:Control panel (category view) Find and fix problems (System and Security) Display Aero Desktop EffectsI follow through the wizard and let it do its thing and then I get an error window that pops up:Personalization - 'This theme can't be applied to the desktop. I've tried these two solutions:andThese solutions included registy changes, stopping/starting services, and force starting the aero theme. Hopefully, my learning the hard way may help you avoid going to far in this same way.Brand new machine that was working fine then randomly it changed the theme when I booted into a sort of 'basic' theme (white task bar, no see through windows etc)I've done and attempted many fixes and I still don't understand why it doesn't work.

#Aero themes greyed out windows 7#

I went back to check ALL default Windows 7 Services and found the Themes service had been set away from Automatic. Later, I realized I wanted my default Windows 7 Toolbar look back! Aero troubleshooting and a Microsoft FixIt attempt did not find the problem. [ I don't recommend that option, or playing too much with de-selecting all but a few of the Custom options. On Visual Effects tab, Adjust for Best performance, you may end up with this issue once you Log Off or Restart. If you Right-click on Computer, Properties, left margin Advanced system settings, then Settings button in Performance section. My fault for doing this, but I had followed a tip, which I believe caused the issue. Here's the interesting thing, I don't remember having altered the Themes service.

Then you can then select any Windows Aero theme and it will provide the toolbar transparency again Even if it is started and automatic, try restarting it. That is the Windows 7 default mode for this Service. Run 'services.msc', ensure the 'Themes' service is Automatic (and Started).

If you have this problem, where Desktop (right-click) 'Personalize' 'Windows Color' showing only as Windows Classic). It turned out the Themes service was not automatic. Some folks, including me, followed a performance tweak and were stuck with the Windows 7 toolbar being a white (Windows Classic). When I boot the computer, I get a notification stating that windows failed to communicate with the windows desktop services.Дouble check the Windows 7 'Themes' Service is running.

#Aero themes greyed out drivers#

What can I do? My drivers are all up to date, there are no viruses on the computer, directx is installed and updated, and the registry is all correct. Personalization - 'This theme can't be applied to the desktop. I follow through the wizard and let it do its thing and then I get an error window that pops up:

The closest I got seems to be when I went into:Д¬ontrol panel (category view) > Find and fix problems (System and Security) > Display Aero Desktop Effects

These solutions included registy changes, stopping/starting services, and force starting the aero theme. I've done and attempted many fixes and I still don't understand why it doesn't work. Brand new machine that was working fine then randomly it changed the theme when I booted into a sort of 'basic' theme (white task bar, no see through windows etc)