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Enable Aero Glass UI in Windows 8 (How to)

Aero Glass UI that was first introduced in Windows Vista and then in Windows 7 gives a transparent window experience to users, but now Microsoft has decided to take out Aero UI from its new Os Windows 8 (you can read more about it here). However, if you still fond of Aero Glass UI in Windows 8, there is a little trick to enable it in Windows 8.

Enable Aero Glass UI in Windows 8


Step 1: Right-click on Windows 8 desktop and select “Personalize”. Now, select “High Contrast #1”, and then click “Window color” (see screenshot). Do not click “Save changes” or “Apply” options.


Step 2: By keeping the above mentioned personalize window open, once again right click on the desktop and choose “Personalize’.

Step 3: Now, select a default theme. When complete the process, click on “Save changes” option in the first personalize window and see the changes.

[Via - Techtrickz]

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