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Ok thanks, will go ck it out..DP

Thanks for the d/l link for v1.1 , not big fan of the stripes..DP Thanks, also do you have a d/l link for v.1.1?

Thanks GRiM! ... Seems Microsoft took the "Less is More" approach with Windows 8.

Thanks, also do you have a d/l link for v.1.1?

i put it in both the HKCU and HKLM just to cover all the bases.. Would be nice if we had like a definitive registry guide for all the proper settings..DP

@bigmuscle I removed it from my script above, also does that hold true for the BypassThemeSignature entry as well?

' Enable AeroGlass For 8.1 - win81_x64_alpha1.vbs' http://glass8.berlios.de/' ~DosProbie - 09.10.13' ### RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR.. If WScript.Arguments.length =0 Then Set objShell = CreateObject("Shell.Application") objShell.ShellExecute "wscript.exe", Chr(34) & _ WScript.ScriptFullName & Chr(34) & " uac", "", "runas", 1 Else'''Code Here'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ### VARIABLES AND OBJECTS.. On Error Resume Next Dim WshShell Set WshShell=CreateObject("WScript.Shell")' ### ENABLE AERO GLASS.. WshShell.RegWrite "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\LoadAppInit_DLLs","1","REG_DWORD" WshShell.RegWrite "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\RequireSignedAppInit_DLLs","0","REG_DWORD" WshShell.RegWrite "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\AppInit_DLLs", "C:\Bin\DWMGlass.dll", "REG_SZ" ' ### REFRESH DWM.. Set objFSO = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject") WshShell.Run "Taskkill /F /T /IM dwm.exe",1,TRUE End If WScript.Quit()Here's a script to activate based on C:\Bin location..DP

' Enable AeroGlass v1.0 DWM For Windows 8' http://glass8.berlios.de/' ~DosProbie - 08-29.13' ### RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR.. If WScript.Arguments.length =0 Then Set objShell = CreateObject("Shell.Application") objShell.ShellExecute "wscript.exe", Chr(34) & _ WScript.ScriptFullName & Chr(34) & " uac", "", "runas", 1 Else'''Code Here'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ### VARIABLES AND OBJECTS.. 'Option Explicit On Error Resume Next Dim WshShell Set WshShell=CreateObject("WScript.Shell")' ### ENABLE AERO GLASS.. WshShell.RegWrite "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\LoadAppInit_DLLs","1","REG_DWORD" WshShell.RegWrite "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\RequireSignedAppInit_DLLs","0","REG_DWORD" WshShell.RegWrite "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\AppInit_DLLs", "C:\AeroGlass\DWMGlass.dll", "REG_SZ"' ### REFRESH DWM.. Set objFSO = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject") WshShell.Run "Taskkill /F /T /IM dwm.exe",1,TRUE WScript.Quit End IfGood vbs scripts GRiM! Usually when needing elevation with .vbs it can be a issue, but looks like you took care of that, another way I have been using to run a .vbs file requiring admin elevation is this method..DP

FYI, Didn't know the shell32.dll was linked to the Metro apps but when I added my patched shell32 to my 8.1 UA Install my Metro apps no longer worked and couldn't be found but as long as I do a Post install of the patch no issue..

+1 on that .. Here u go check this link out http://www.paulsadowski.com/wsh/cmdprogs.htm

np Seraph, your welcome! @jaclaz nircmd is great, and good addition for your toolbox..DP

Good Stuff Guys! Also for those of you doing the post install method with 8.1 9600 and having error messages about not finding the source etc. confirm the file size of your sxs directory it should be 275 MB (287,798,829 bytes) with 1,175 Files and 775 Folders. And for Non Admin accounts dism requires an elevated prompt so don't forget the right-click as Admin.. DP

I did use those files until I discovered a MS file called "min.exe" from the Windows98 days, just add it to your batch file and copy it to your Windows or System32 and it will minimize your dos console to the taskbar while your batch is running..DP

If you look above his download link it reads "Tested on Windows 8.1 Pro x64 Media Center". The shell for enterprise is different file size DP

LQQks good Grim! .. Which 8.1 build do you have this installed on?

@CKyHC Just run this script file (right click as admin if a non-admin) and it will setup the correct registry settings to enable AeroGlass v1.0.. DP Enable AeroGlass v1.0.7z

If anyone wants to do a silent install for the inno setup.exe here are the switches ==>"setup.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-

Like other testers , I also noticed that you now have included symsrv.yes , swatches_hkcu.reg, and that DWMGlass.dll is now 708 and not 710 KB..

Congrats! BigMuscle on a Job Well Done.. To make things simple here are a few scripts to enable or disable AeroGlass v1.0 DP Enable-Disable AeroGlass v1.0.7z

Actually I identified 3 problem updates (KB2838727, KB2846071 and KB2855336) back in July with DWM and AeroGlass from my post#2429 on page 98 seems not everyone has this issue maybe because of system cofig, video drivers etc. but I would take a look at these 3 and if having issues just back date with system restore or uninstall them..DP

Wish List >> Ported 3D Animated User pics for Start is back Windows 8. DP http://www.aveapps.com/windows.html

Yep that's the one, I included a content menu for it also in my download..DP

TransBar.7z While we are all anxiously awaiting the live version of AeroGlass, I thought I would share a free transparency taskbar tool that I have been using called "TransBar", some of you may remember it from the XP days. This is a free app and is no longer supported but still works great for Windows 8. Enjoy..DP Download==> http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/Transbar-Download-212.html

What's wrong with it?I Posted some time ago about which "Problem Updates" that were causing that, you can use also use this script to use custom theme signatures if you don't already have your theme files patched.DP BypassThemeSignature.7z

After upgrading from Win7 to Win8 I quickly discovered that my old standby commandline of "rundll32.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL%SystemRoot%\system32\desk.cpl desk..blah blah" would no longer work with Windows 8, and I also needed someway to auto load my custom theme without the annoying personalization pop-up that stayed open, so I came up with this working batch script for a fast on the fly theme change, all you need to do is revise the path and name of your selected theme and it will do the rest.. Enjoy! DP Edit: If you want a more direct approach without the console window you can also use the following WSH Jscript to automate your Windows 8 theme change as well! Theme_Changer_W8.7z Win8_ThemeChanger.JS