Microsoft has a Windows 10 FAQ page, which includes the following:
“We’re committed to ensuring customers have the best experience with our newest operating system. In addition, we encourage you to seek support from our hardware partners, who are incorporating new and innovative features that make it easier than ever for you to use your PC. Here is some additional information on these features:
“* A wide variety of hardware capabilities is supported across all new PCs shipping with Windows 10.
“* Device driver issues are handled automatically by updating your drivers through Windows Update if you are unable or unwilling to install or update drivers using the built-in interface in Windows Update, head over to Microsoft Update for drivers and software.
“* The Start menu has been replaced with a more modern look in Windows 10. You can customize this new look and access many of your favorite apps and functions quickly from anywhere, including the Start menu.”
Takeaway: Windows 10 seems more aggressively disruptive than previous iterations of Windows, but there may still be compatibility considerations if you upgrade without planning.
Windows 10 may not support some features in some video cards.
If you have a video card that does not support aero effects, then Windows 10 may not be able to use them. The software with your video card supports some features, not others.
Your computer BIOS is also outdated, which can affect your ability to get aero effects working. If you are using an older version of Windows 10 or if the latest version has been installed on your computer but doesn’t work with your video card’s hardware profile, we recommend upgrading immediately!
The software with your video card supports some features, not others.
The software with your video card supports some features, not others. If a part doesn’t work, try updating your video card’s drivers to the latest version.
The software with your video card may differ from that with your video card. New graphics drivers can fix problems for older games or new games that use different features than older ones, so check out what kind of support is offered by whichever company makes your current driver version before installing an update.
Your computer BIOS may be outdated, which can affect your ability to get aero effects working.
You may have a video card that doesn’t support aero effects. If this is the case, you’ll need to upgrade your BIOS to ensure it works with your GPU.
If your computer’s BIOS needs to be updated, it could prevent Aero effects from working correctly on your computer’s video cards and displays. To fix this problem, update the BIOS on all of them—or those associated with Aero effects issues.
Your motherboard may be incompatible with certain video cards.
Your motherboard may be incompatible with certain video cards. This can happen if your motherboard is inconsistent with the video card’s driver, or it could be a problem with your system.
A Windows registry update might help.
To access the registry, follow these steps:
Your motherboard manufacturer may have released a BIOS or driver update.
If you’re using an older graphics card, your motherboard manufacturer may have released a BIOS or driver update. Check the manufacturer’s website for updates. If you are still waiting to see updates available, contact the motherboard manufacturer directly and ask them if they have any plans to release one soon.
You can also try contacting these websites:
A retailer or online store might have sold you an incompatible motherboard.
A retailer or online store might have sold you an incompatible motherboard.
You can use the card on another computer if you have a similar motherboard, but don’t count on it. Most motherboards are designed for one specific brand of the video card, so you’ll need to buy a new one for your system if you want to use this graphics driver.
If this sounds like something that could be causing problems with your computer, contact us at [email protected], and we’ll see what we can do!
Fixing this problem will generally require some troubleshooting on your part or the part of someone who can help you troubleshoot the issue.
If you’re having trouble with your video card and the Aero effects are missing, there are a few things to try. First, contact your motherboard manufacturer for help troubleshooting any issues with your computer’s graphics card. If that doesn’t work, then get the vendor of your video card (or third-party software) or driver software. If all else fails, try contacting NVIDIA or AMD directly, as they may have some additional information on how to address this problem in future updates.
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If you don’t know, check this Reddit thread. It has a good answer for most critical related issues: http://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/2fufoy/how_to_find_what_keyboard_youre_using/c9n0eqp.
Each link will open in a new tab, so you can open it in one window while browsing the subreddit. There are links on some posts that provide direct answers to specific questions or help guide you through troubleshooting steps for your particular situation or PC build.
