Switch between windows, using the Windows Switcher

[Guest]

Hi,

I'm using MS Vista and when you use the Alt + Tab you can switch between
applications (small box appears in front showing an icon view of the apps).

Then MS Vista enhanced this functionality the Windows + Tab this gives you a
"stacked" view of the applications you have open. Really nice functionality
and graphical view.

The problem is that the windows + tab does not work on my PC anymore?
How can i fix this?
Must i re-install MS Vista
How do i do a repair?

thx.

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

Make sure that AERO Glass theme is enabled. Right click Desktop > click
Personalize > click Themes > click in the Themes list box > select Aero
Glass. If Aero Glass is not available, check your Services to make sure that
Desktop Window Manager service is running.

 

[Guest]

thx.

Themes - I only have "Modified Theme, my current theme, windows vista,
windows classic and browse. How do i enable AERO Glass theme? what is AERO?

How do i make sure "Desktop Window Manager service is running", where do i
check?

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

Have you recently installed any third party theming engine that modifies the
look and feel of Windows Vista? Its possible that it could be interfering
with the Desktop Window Manager. I would suggest you try doing a System
Restore to an earlier point in time before you started experiencing this
problem. To check if Desktop Window Manager service is running, click Start

type Services hit Enter > scroll down and select 'Desktop Window Manager',

click Play button on the toolbar if its not Started.

 

[Guest]

Thank you for your help...
1.
Not installed any Theme's, this is a fresh install (5 days ago), it has not
worked from day 1.
Did the below and the Desktop Window manager service is "started" and on
automatic startup.
Anything else i can try?

2.
Themes - I only have "Modified Theme, my current theme, windows vista,
windows classic and browse.
How do i enable AERO Glass theme?
What is AERO?
Where do I find the theme?

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

How do i enable AERO Glass theme?
Aero theme just like other Windows themes is available in the Themes applet
in Personalize explorer. (Right click Desktop > click Personalize > click
Themes > click in the Themes list box and select it. In your case, its not
available at the moment.

Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories and right-click
on the Command Prompt and choose "Run as administrator".
Type in: SFC /SCANNOW and press your Enter key.

This should replace/repair any corrupted system files.

If that does not work, try repairing your system. Boot from your Windows
Vista DVD, select the System Repair Option > on the setup screen, select
'Repair Computer > Select your installation of Windows > select Startup
Repair option and follow instructions.

What is AERO?
AERO (Authentic, Energetic, Reflective, Open) is the user experience in
Windows Vista, is a new design philosophy that delivers a compelling user
experience from the moment users start interacting with the computer to the
moment they leave. For developers, AERO provides a number of APIs that
enable developers to extend their applications to integrate with this new
design philosophy. Developers can manipulate the Desktop Window Manager,
window chrome, and UI controls. Additionally, AERO is exposed through
themes, layouts, and styling as well as through the native Windows
Presentation Foundation controls.

Where do I find the theme?
Please see answer the first question.