Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 13th Apr 2006 16:24 UTC
Windows With the new operating system, Microsoft is offering plenty of new graphics tricks, including translucent windows, animated flips between open programs and 'live icons' that show a graphical representation of the file in question. But before Vista will display its showiest side, known as Aero, it will run a check to make sure the software was properly purchased. "Those who are not running genuine Windows will not be able to take advantage of the Windows Aero user experience," a Microsoft representative told CNET News.com on Wednesday. Note: We had a slight problem with our submission system today, but it is now fixed. Submit away, boys and girls!
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Zoidberg
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2006-02-11

Incorrect, Server 2003 SP1 includes DirectX 9.0c, and the VLK version is just XP Professional. As you know XP Pro does have the Luna style and all the eye candy turned on.

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mOOzilla Member since:
2006-04-11

Im running Enterprise Server 2003 on a machine and Google Earth just wont work in Dx mode.

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Zoidberg Member since:
2006-02-11

You have to enable hardware acceleration; open Display Properties, click the Settings tab and then the Advanced tab. Now click the Troubleshoot tab and turn hardware acceleration all the way up. Now run DXDiag and make sure Direct3D is enabled.

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