Oregonian
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join:2000-12-21
West Linn, OR
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| [Compatibility] Picasa and Vista Aero Interface
Running Vista Ultimate.
Whenever I start Google's Picasa, Vista automatically changes the Aero scheme to Windows Basic, turning off all the Aero effects. When I exit Picasa, Vista turns Aero back on.
Is anyone else seeing this? Is there a fix?
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howie
Premium,MVM
join:2003-04-08
Little Falls, NJ
1 edit | Yes, this happens with some third party programs. This is not a Vista or Aero issue but due to the third party programs GUI's not being compatible with Aero. The only "fix" is to wait for a version of Picasa that is compatible.
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gate1975mlm
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join:2001-09-30
Philadelphia, PA
1 edit | reply to Oregonian
Yep as howie says this is very normal. I hate this also.
Playing Real player and Divx player on web pages in IE7 also cause Vista to automatically change the Aero scheme to Windows Basic 
I wish Microsoft could fix this with one update but I think the only way this will be fixed is for every software company to update there software. |
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howie
Premium,MVM
join:2003-04-08
Little Falls, NJ
| said by gate1975mlm  :I wish Microsoft could fix this with one update but I think the only way this will be fixed is for every software company to update there software. Microsoft can't fix this issue. It's strictly the third party vendors inability to release a GUI that's Aero compatible. I'd suggest contacting the offending program's author and ask them what the deal is and why they can't fix this 8 months after Vista's release.
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tahoejeff
join:2001-07-01
Wisconsin Dells, WI
clubs: | reply to Oregonian
i use picasa ver 2.7 on vista business. it has never switched to basic. always stays on aero.
the only prog i have that switches to basic is paintshop pro X.
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howie
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join:2003-04-08
Little Falls, NJ
| said by tahoejeff :i use picasa ver 2.7 on vista business. it has never switched to basic. always stays on aero. the only prog i have that switches to basic is paintshop pro X. Interesting... I wonder why the OP's does? 
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Oregonian
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join:2000-12-21
West Linn, OR
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| said by howie :said by tahoejeff :i use picasa ver 2.7 on vista business. it has never switched to basic. always stays on aero. the only prog i have that switches to basic is paintshop pro X. Interesting... I wonder why the OP's does? That's the million dollar question. My Vista was installed as an upgrade to Windows XP Pro. I already had Picasa installed although I have upgraded it since I installed Vista. I wonder if that sequence of events has anything to do with it?
I may try removing Picasa and then reinstalling. |
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howie
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join:2003-04-08
Little Falls, NJ
1 edit | I'll try Picasa and let you know what happens here.
[EDIT] Works fine with Aero here... |
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Oregonian
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join:2000-12-21
West Linn, OR | Thanks Howie. I'll try the uninstall and reinstall and report back. |
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el scorcho
Cupid Stunt
join:2000-12-01
Elmhurst, NY
clubs: | reply to Oregonian
i'm also using Picasa just fine with Aero Glass enabled. are you using the latest version? |
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Oregonian
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join:2000-12-21
West Linn, OR
·Comcast
1 edit | reply to Oregonian
Well, just did the uninstall and reinstalled the newest version. No joy...
Edit: By the way, I am running this on a machine with 2GB of RAM and Picasa is the only running program so I don't think it is a memory, etc. issue. Picasa is the only program (so far, at least) with which I am having this issue. |
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gallowsroad
join:2004-08-09
Tulsa, OK | Are you using the latest Picasa build?
Picasa 2.7 Build 37.23.0. |
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Oregonian
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join:2000-12-21
West Linn, OR
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| said by gallowsroad :Are you using the latest Picasa build? Picasa 2.7 Build 37.23.0. Yup. Just downloaded and installed it earlier today after removing the previous version. No luck. |
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MSeng
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join:2000-07-13
Ork
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| reply to Oregonian
said by Oregonian :Edit: By the way, I am running this on a machine with 2GB of RAM and Picasa is the only running program so I don't think it is a memory, etc. issue. Picasa is the only program (so far, at least) with which I am having this issue. What are the specs on your video adapter and are you running with the latest (compatible) drivers available?
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Oregonian
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West Linn, OR
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| said by MSeng :What are the specs on your video adapter and are you running with the latest (compatible) drivers available? It is an ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 with the latest Vista-compatible video drivers from Dell. |
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