installed Vista64/SP1 and try to enable AERO with fsxSP2 runningWindows6.0-KB932246-x64.msubut doesnt do anything?any FSX fixes that I still need to run after Vista64 SP1?my box does multimonitor with no problemsI tried published KBs, but my Box keeps saying: "Not applicacable to your installation" or somethingAm I missing somethingTHXmtP5K 2x2GB-OCZ Q6600 8800GTS640MB XPproSP2 FSXSP2

Aero is disabled when running FSX since they both would be trying to access the same resources. FSX and most 3-D applications aren't compatible with the new Desktop Window Manager and Aero in Vista.Regards,Jim Karn

I have no problems with Vista x64 and no KBs needed.Video drivers, however, are something you may need to worry about for the best experience.I'd search the hardware forum for tips on that.Regards,Etienne

From www.fsinsider.comPreventing Vista Aero from Being Disabled When Running Flight Simulator XVista 32 bithttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&DisplayLang=en Vista 64 bithttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&displaylang=en????????so what does above meanmtP5K 2x2GB-OCZ Q6600 8800GTS640MB XPproSP2 FSXSP2

SP1 contains all patches and hotfixes that have been released prior to its release. If you get the error that the hotfix does not apply to you're system, it is probably because it is installed via the Service Pack.Kylehttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/747400.jpg

socan anyone start FSX without Aero going to basic?thxmtP5K 2x2GB-OCZ Q6600 8800GTS640MB XPproSP2 FSXSP2

>I have no problems with Vista x64 and no KBs needed.>You'd need a KB fix if you tried to connect to an old router under Vista64. ;)I found that out the hard way last weekend. :)RhettE8500, Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro, ASUS P5E3 Premium, BFG 8800GTX 756 (nVidia 169 WHQL), 4gb DDR3 1600 Patriot Cas7 7-7-7-20 (2T), PC Power 750, WD 150gb 10000rpm Raptor, Seagate 500gb, Silverstone TJ09 case, Vista Ultimate 64

>>so>can anyone start FSX without Aero going to basic?>I can't. There might be a workaround, but the real question is......why would a person want to do that? I mean, running Aero+FSX would take resources away from FS. You'd increase your chances of getting stutters and lower frame rates, with all of those apps demanding gpu and cpu and D3D API calls at the same time.RhettE8500, Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro, ASUS P5E3 Premium, BFG 8800GTX 756 (nVidia 169 WHQL), 4gb DDR3 1600 Patriot Cas7 7-7-7-20 (2T), PC Power 750, WD 150gb 10000rpm Raptor, Seagate 500gb, Silverstone TJ09 case, Vista Ultimate 64

when even fsinsider.com talks about a 'Preventing Vista Aero from Being Disabled' patchthis, bloody h#*@ll, being a MS sitethen why shouldnt I be looking for a patch?I run 4GB, plenty of resourcesP5K 2x2GB-OCZ Q6600 8800GTS640MB Vista64 FSXSP2

You can never have too many resources for FSRhettE8500, Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro, ASUS P5E3 Premium, BFG 8800GTX 756 (nVidia 169 WHQL), 4gb DDR3 1600 Patriot Cas7 7-7-7-20 (2T), PC Power 750, WD 150gb 10000rpm Raptor, Seagate 500gb, Silverstone TJ09 case, Vista Ultimate 64

>when even fsinsider.com talks about a 'Preventing Vista Aero>from Being Disabled' patch>>this, bloody h#*@ll, being a MS site>>then why shouldnt I be looking for a patch?>>I run 4GB, plenty of resources>>>>>>>P5K 2x2GB-OCZ Q6600 8800GTS640MB Vista64 FSXSP2Directly from FSInsider:When running Flight Simulator X in windowed mode (as opposed tofull screen mode) on Windows Vista, the program may appear to stop operating, although it actually continues to run. You may want to temporarily disable the Windows Vista Glass and Aero features and refresh the Flight Simulator X window to restore it to its normal operating appearance (see the Windows Vista Updates section below as well).To disable Windows Vista Glass and Aero features globallyRight-click the Windows desktop and then click Personalize. Click Window Color and Appearance. Clear the Enable transparency check box. In the color scheme list, select Windows Vista Basic. Click OK. To enable Windows Vista Glass and Aero features globallyRight-click the Windows desktop and then click Personalize. Click Window Color and Appearance. Select the Enable transparency check box. In the color scheme list, select Windows Vista Aero. Click OK.To disable Windows Vista Glass and Aero features only when running Flight Simulator XOpen Windows Explorer and navigate to the folder in which you installed Flight Simulator X. Right-click FSX.exe and then click Properties. On the Compatibility tab, select the Disable desktop composition check box. Click OK.In a nutshell. FSX and Aero DO NOT play well together at all. Hence why one would want to disable Aero when running FSX. The above statements were to give FSX users different options for disabling Aero (Not for enabling it with FSX running).I beleive Vista itself now (post SP1) automatically disables Aero when FSX is ran. Keep in mind the above was posted some time ago on FSInsider and is not up to date. You don't need a patch, Aero is supposed to be disabled. ;)

and a couple of paragraphs underneathwill say'Preventing Vista Aero from Being Disabled' which means?P5K 2x2GB-OCZ Q6600 8800GTS640MB XPproSP2 FSXSP2

>and a couple of paragraphs underneath>will say>'Preventing Vista Aero from Being Disabled' >>which means?>>>>>>>P5K 2x2GB-OCZ Q6600 8800GTS640MB XPproSP2 FSXSP2Which quite simply means that the terminology on FSInsider is incorrect.KB932246 is a compatibility update for Vista. You will notice FSX is on this list. This update will disable Aero when FSX is run. It is rolled into Vista SP1. So if you have Vista SP1 installed or this update already installed you will not be allowed to reinstall it.Aero is disabled when FSX is run to prevent your computer from crashing hence the compatibility update for Vista. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=932246

wellyou cant say I didnt try :)thx anywayP5K 2x2GB-OCZ Q6600 8800GTS640MB XPproSP2 FSXSP2