And to find out why we have to install forensics software to track what's doing it. No user I know wants to invest the week of effort.
Did you try the usual replies to the question on google? The question is as follows.
How do I enable Aero on Vista?
Bob
I have an eMachines Vista OS. Yesterday, during an issue I had with my IE browser, I followed some directions on how to resolve that issue. One step was to boot into 'safe mode' and run a scan. Upon returning to normal mode, I saw that my Vista 'theme' was no longer in play. I went to Control Panel, looked under Appearance and Personalization, but was unable to find anything other than WINDOWS Classic theme, and the 'standard' theme. I got help over the phone with restoration, but when I tried to go back into safe mode today to run another scan, I found the Vista theme missing when I came back to normal mode.
Does anyone know why this is happening? Where and how can I get the Aero theme, again, so I can return my computer to a more aesthetic? All advice is appreciated.
Thank you

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