Windows 7 Default Aero for New Users
How can I get the default Windows 7 Aero theme to work for all first time users?
The computer is a domain computer and whenever a new user logs in, Aero is disabled.
They can turn it on just by selecting the theme in control panel.
I've tried setting other themes as the default via registry, such as the USA themed one. It changes the wallpaper and colors but not Aero transparency, it still uses the Windows 7 basic theme.
How can I ensure that Aero will be enabled by default for users?
The ability to have a default profile and set it up for all users died with Windows XP. Microsoft never wanted that feature used.
(1) You can try Sysprepping the machines and see if you can set up Aero in Sysprep.
But otherwise, it is a User Setting and best (in my view) to let users set up as they wish, or set up as directed by a Corporate standard.
(2) You can try turning on Aero with a batch file.
You may be able to use the batch file from the Domain Setup. There is a user are in the User Account where you can run a batch file.
Win 7 Aero
@ECHO OFF echo. echo ********************************************************************* echo Restart Windows 7 AERO Program by TheCustomizeWindows.com echo. echo Do you Know that TheCustomizeWindows.com has 235+ Windows 7 Tricks? echo. echo ********************************************************************* echo. echo. echo Wait, we will stop the AERO now, OK? echo. net stop uxsms echo. echo. echo Cool! Your System should have AERO running again after few seconds… echo. net start uxsms echo. echo. PAUSE
(3) You can also turn on Aero in the Windows 7 Registry
Aero by registry
Force Enable Aero in Windows 7
Click on Start and type regedit at run
Now Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM
- In the right details pane, create following Three DWORD (32-bit value) entry
UseMachineCheck, and set its value to 0.
Blur, and set its value to 0.
Animations, and set its value to 0.
Close Regedit
Click on Start and type CMD with administrative Priviliges
Now type following command
Net Stop uxsms
Net Start uxsms
Above command will stop and start Desktop Window Manager Session Manager.