Windows 7 is sstuck on Home Basic Theme

Discussion in 'Software' started by Shik, Aug 11, 2010.

  1. Shik

    Shik Private E-2

    Well, my theme wont change to any of the aero themes, normally this wont bother me, but its nice to use aero. But the Intel Graphics Driver sasys i dont have the minimum system requirements to install it, and intel upgrade thingy from the website didnt find a driver, any help?
     
    Shik, Aug 11, 2010
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    What version of Windows 7 do you have (Starter, Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate etc)?

    What is the make and model of your PC? If OEM like Dell, HP what is the model number, if a home build what is the make and model of the motherboard... say ASUS, Gigabyte etc?

    In some cases with older PC/Laptops the onboard Intel Graphics chip is not able to run Aero at all. So good way to check this is to click Start > and type Trouble (to gain the link to Troubleshooting) in the start search box and hit enter, theh click Appearance and Personalization then Aero and let the scan try and fix Aero, once finished it will give a report on what it found and if your PC is able to run Aero ok.
     
    DavidGP, Aug 14, 2010
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  3. Shik

    Shik Private E-2

    Well i kinda guessed that but now i know im right, cant u buy another graphics card? I have Professional btw
     
    Shik, Aug 14, 2010
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  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Also as well as the above I did ask earlier, is this a desktop or laptop, if desktop then yes very possible to buy a new add-on graphics card but if laptop then no sorry you are out of luck as majority are hardwired onto the motherboard and updates to said hardware are not available.
     
    DavidGP, Aug 14, 2010
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  5. Shik

    Shik Private E-2

    Thank god its a desktop its compaq and its S4300NX
     
    Shik, Aug 14, 2010
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  6. Shik

    Shik Private E-2

    Question, my PC was originally windows XP, so does the graphics card have to match the OS u have installed or does it have to match the Computer itself (not the moniter)
     
    Shik, Aug 14, 2010
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  7. satrow

    satrow Major Geek Extraordinaire

    The Compaq S4300NX has an AGP slot for an add-in graphics card but your PSU (power supply) is only 200Watts.

    A suitable card would probably be a Radeon HD3450 like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102862, a 'better' card would require a power supply replacement.

    This is a 'Vista-aged' card design and will drive VGA, DVI and HDMI monitors, ie. covers almost all monitors made in the last 15 years or so (and most recent TV's).

    Reading the top review on Newegg, the Dell GX260 mentioned is roughly the equivalent of your PC, with PSU's from 160 - 250Watts. According to a Tweaktown review, the HD3450 in a basic PC scenario uses 136-178 Watts, provided your PC is not fully-loaded with extras, I think it'll be fine.
     
    satrow, Aug 14, 2010
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