How to enable and disable Windows Aero

Windows Vista:

1. Navigate to your Control Panel
2. Open Appearance and Personalization
3. Click Personalization
4. Click Window Color and Appearance
5. And then click Open Classic Appearance Properties for More Color Options.

The configuration screen for enabling and disabling Windows Aero

On the Appearance tab, under Color scheme, select Windows Aero and you should be all set.