How to Get Aero Glass Effect on Windows 8.1
# How to Get Aero Glass Effect on Windows 8.1
If you miss the transparent and blurred window borders from Windows 7, you might be interested in Aero Glass for Win8.1. This is a free utility that returns the complete glass effect into windows frames on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.
## What is Aero Glass for Win8.1?
Aero Glass for Win8.1 is a program that modifies the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) to enable the glass effect on windows borders. It does not use any custom skinning engine or change your Windows theme. It simply integrates into the native DWM and respects your colorization settings.
The glass effect allows you to see what is behind the window border, with a blurring of content to prevent it from being too clear and disturbing. The result is a smart and elegant look for your windows.
## How to Install Aero Glass for Win8.1?
To install Aero Glass for Win8.1, you need to download the appropriate version for your Windows edition from [the official website](https://arukateru.com/glass8/). You can choose between Windows 10 v1703 - v1909, Windows 10 v1607, or Windows 8.1.
After downloading the installer, run it and follow the instructions. You may need to adjust the access permissions for some files during the installation. You will also need to download and install the symbols package for your Windows version from [the same website](https://arukateru.com/glass8/).
Once the installation is complete, you will need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
## How to Customize Aero Glass for Win8.1?
Aero Glass for Win8.1 offers some options to customize the appearance of your windows borders. You can access them by opening the Aero Glass GUI application from the Start menu or the system tray icon.
Some of the options you can change are:
- The amount of transparency and blur of the glass effect
- The color of inactive windows borders
- The skin of windows borders (add glow, shadows, etc.)
- The theme atlas image that defines the shape and style of windows borders
You can also use some third-party tools to tweak Aero Glass for Win8.1 further, such as [Aero Glass Tweaker](http://winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.1836) or [Glass2k](http://chime.tv/products/glass2k.shtml).
## Why Use Aero Glass for Win8.1?
Aero Glass for Win8.1 is a simple and elegant way to customize your Windows desktop experience. It does not consume much resources or affect your system performance. It also works with any Windows theme, including MSStyle themes and DWM API compatibility.
If you want to bring back some of the visual effects from Windows 7, or just make your windows look more stylish and modern, you should give Aero Glass for Win8.1 a try.
Aero Glass for Win8.1
## How to Uninstall Aero Glass for Win8.1?
If you want to uninstall Aero Glass for Win8.1, you can do so easily from the Control Panel. Just go to Programs and Features and find Aero Glass for Win8.1 in the list of installed programs. Click on it and choose Uninstall. Follow the instructions and restart your computer when prompted.
Alternatively, you can use the uninstaller that comes with the program. Just go to the folder where you installed Aero Glass for Win8.1 and run the Uninstall.exe file. Follow the instructions and restart your computer when prompted.
## How to Troubleshoot Aero Glass for Win8.1?
If you encounter any problems with Aero Glass for Win8.1, such as black borders, missing symbols, or compatibility issues, you can try some of the following solutions:
- Make sure you have downloaded and installed the correct version of Aero Glass for Win8.1 and the symbols package for your Windows edition.
- Make sure you have adjusted the access permissions for some files during the installation, or use the setup option to do it automatically.
- Make sure you have enabled Aero Glass in the Aero Glass GUI application or in the registry settings.
- Make sure you have disabled any other programs that may interfere with Aero Glass for Win8.1, such as third-party themes or skinning engines.
- Make sure you have updated your graphics drivers and DirectX to the latest versions.
- If you find a bug, report it in the appropriate topic in [MSFN forum](https://msfn.org/board/forum/174-aero-glass-for-win8/).
## How to Use Aero Glass for Win8.1 with Classic Shell?