Aero is one of the cornerstones of the Home Premium edition, and I could no more support forcing its addition as I could adding Windows Media Center or any other part of another edition. That leaves two main options:
1.) Upgrade to Vista Home Premium.
2.) Install a third-party program, such as Window Blinds, that mimics the Aero look and effects.
John
I have read on Google that you can change settings in the registry so you can run Aero on home basic. I have Tried one thing but there was no option for Windows Aero after I restarted. Has anyone else out there perfected this?

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