UPDATE: Article updated with new working trick.
We all know that Microsoft has added a new theme "Aero Lite" in Windows 8 which is considered as a replacement for existing "Windows Basic" theme in Windows Vista and 7.
Aero Lite theme is enabled by default in computer systems which don't support Aero interface. Following is a screenshot of Aero Lite theme running in Windows 8:
As you can see "Aero Lite" theme doesn't provide Aero Glass and looks very basic.
Today we are going to share a secret trick to enable or activate Aero Glass effect in Windows 8 "Aero Lite" theme. This secret trick is actually a bug / goof-up which might get fixed in RTM version of Windows 8. You may also consider it as a hidden easter-egg in Windows 8.
To enable Aero Glass in Aero Lite theme, you need to follow these simple steps:
STEP 1. Right-click on Windows 8 Desktop and select "Personalize" option. It'll open Personalization window.
Make sure default Aero theme is applied. If it is not, apply Aero theme.
Now click on "Window Color" link given at the bottom of the window. Keep the window opened.
STEP 2. Now again right-click on Desktop and select "Personalize" option. It'll open another Personalization window. Now click on "Windows Basic" theme to apply Aero Lite theme.
It'll apply Aero Lite theme and obviously you'll not get Aero glass.
STEP 3. Now the tricky part comes. Go to previously opened Personalization window which we opened in Step 1.
Uncheck "Enable transparency" option and then re-check it. Click on "Save changes" button and get ready to enjoy Aero glass in "Aero Lite" (Windows Basic) theme.
Thanks to our reader "Jazz" for sharing this trick...
This article was posted by VG in following section: Windows 8.
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David
Great Trick :D Very very great :D
BlacMoon
:)
Its nice working trick too....
arif034
wow.... nice trick.. going to try it right now
Prashant Ghai
Sweet....enjoying the transparency :-)
EGA
wow it work...thanks :)
@VG bdw, is this w8 bug or what? :D
Someone
Good. I didn't know.
alex
works great
alex
would this work in winodws 7 for classic mode
SMBR
Great..!
Marcelo
AWESOME TIP!
tks!!