Using Windows Aero

Introducing Windows Aero

Windows Vista provides two distinct user interface experiences: a “basic’ experience for entry-level systems, and a more visually dynamic experience called Windows Aero (New!). The Windows Aero user experience allows you to view Windows Vista in a whole new way. Windows Vista Aero provides spectacular visual effects, such as glass-like interface elements that you can see through, subtle window animations, window colors, live thumbnails that you can display on the taskbar, and Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D that you can use to graphical open windows.

Live Taskbar Thumbnails

When you rest the mouse pointer over a taskbar item, Windows Aero displays a Live thumbnail of the window, showing the content ...

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