Help needed, Aero not working

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Exe_new, May 19, 2026.

  1. Exe_new

    Exe_new MDL Novice

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    Hi, I recently made a windows 7 virtual machine on vmware on my new laptop. I disabled all virtualisation based security and hyper v on the host. However, the display drivers do not seem to work properly. It was a fresh install of windows 7 sp1 u genuine iso and i only installed kb3033929. neither is aero working nor is the display of the vm auto resizing. even winsat is failing instantly saying that the assessment could not be started. So, I would like to ask what the problem might be and how it can be fixed. Thank you in advance.
    Host specifications:
    Windows 11 25h2
    RTX 5050
    16 gb rab
    i7 13700hx
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  2. ExtremelyFancyUsername

    ExtremelyFancyUsername MDL Senior Member

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    You sure you have VMware Extensions or whatever they're called installed?
     
  3. pammodnar

    pammodnar MDL Junior Member

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    Indeed, display/graphics drivers are not installed. Install VMWare Tools, you'll find it the window menu VM -> Install VMWare Tools.
     
  4. Exe_new

    Exe_new MDL Novice

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    Indeed, they are perfectly installed. That's why I installed the kb update.