Thanks to the design style of Windows 7 Aero, users of this operating system have a great opportunity not only to visually decorate its appearance, but also to make working on a computer more convenient. Aero itself includes some interesting effects, but they can significantly reduce the responsiveness of the operating system on low-end computers. But this is not a problem, because this type of design can be turned off if you wish, by switching to a classic or simplified design type. You can see the rating of your computer in the system properties. To do this, find the item of the same name in the control panel.
If you plunge into history, then the development of Windows Aero began simultaneously with the development of the Longhorn project. Based on the latter, Windows Server 2008 and Vista were launched into development. After that, the project began to be designated as Aero and included modifications to the
user interface. If we recall the fate of Vista, we can say that its high-quality appearance really liked the users, but they were upset by the operating system itself, but this is a separate issue, moreover, Microsoft programmers took into account all the wishes and based on them released Windows 7.
Now we will analyze in order all the effects that are included in Windows Aero.
- Aero Glass - this effect is designed to create transparency of windows, giving them a "glass". In addition, it gives smooth transitions between windows, while creating three-dimensional images. Since Aero Glass is responsible for the lion's share of effects in Windows Aero, respectively, it is the most resource-intensive. To disable it, you should go to a simplified style, in which Glass is inactive by default.
- Aero Snap is a very interesting innovation that allows you to drag a window to any edge of the desktop, after which it expands according to several proposed schemes. This effect simplifies the work with the desktop and windows.
- Aero Snake - this effect allows you to minimize other maximized windows by shaking the window.
- Aero Peek - when you hover over a minimized window in the taskbar, a mini-image of the selected window pops up.
As you understand, to maintain the smooth operation of these effects, you will need a powerful computer with a good graphics card. Microsoft itself announces that there will be enough a 1 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, a video card with at least 32 MB of memory, and it should support DirectX 9. But in practice, these values need to be doubled, and what Regarding the video card, it’s at all four.
Many Windows XP users would like to be able to use these effects in their operating system. Craftsmen have developed special packs that allow you to implement Windows XP Aero. Naturally, they do not reach the full effect, but to a greater extent give a similar look. As noted above, systems such as Windows Vista and Windows 7 come with the Aero effect only in the maximum options. All others are decorated in a simplified style.
Not everyone will like the volume of windows, the cursor, the smoothness of minimizing windows. To disable Windows Aero, go to the control panel, and then into the system. By going to the design tab, you can turn off unnecessary effects, achieving the optimal, in your opinion, appearance.