I have a similar video card, Intel Express Chipset Family or something like
that, and am unable to run aero. The only problem is, this is a custom built
computer, so I have no idea who the manufacturer is other than Intel I
suppose? What kind of video card do I need that will be compatible with both
Vista and my motherbaord (which is an ASUS) ?

"LaRoux" wrote:
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> Everything you ever wanted to know (and then some) about the Intel 945GM
> chipsets graphics capabilities with the exception of how much video RAM can
> be found here:
> [url]http://download.intel.com/design/mobile/datashts/30921903.pdf[/url].
>
> Given what is there including PCI-express support, directx 9.1, etc., I
> would believe that this is Aero Glass capable with the possible exception of
> the amount of video RAM, 128mb is the minimum.
>
> I assume this is a pretty recent laptop, so I would say check the
> manufacturers site for their Vista support. It may just be a driver or BIOS
> setting issue.
>
> "jslankford" <jslankford@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:89D4E2D1-4500-4BA9-AEDC-7D57AF759010@microsoft.com...[color=green]
> > I'm sorry, the display adapter is a Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset
> > Controller
> >
> > "LaRoux" wrote:
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> >> Your Broadcom adapter is for your network. Look for ATI, or NVIDIA in
> >> your
> >> device list.
> >>
> >> "jslankford" <jslankford@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:D4CFC2D2-8327-4568-860B-E094FF33957B@microsoft.com...
> >> >I have Windows Vista Ultimate and a Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit
> >> >Controller.
> >> >
> >> > "Paul Smith" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> "jslankford" <jslankford@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> news:024ADF84-0862-44E2-B958-98041D18D963@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >I have done an upgrade install to Windows Vista RC1 (from Windows XP)
> >> >> >and I
> >> >> > don't have the "Windows Vista" theme or the "Aero" colors. Can I
> >> >> > download
> >> >> > these from somewhere?
> >> >>
> >> >> If you're using Home Basic it doesn't come with Aero Glass. You'll
> >> >> also
> >> >> need a supported video adapter to use it too. Any 128MB DirectX9 card
> >> >> will
> >> >> do the trick.
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> Paul Smith,
> >> >> Yeovil, UK.
> >> >> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> >> >> [url]http://www.windowsresource.net/[/url]
> >> >> Get ready for Windows Vista: [url]http://www.windowsvista.com/getready/[/url]
> >> >>
> >> >> *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
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