The requirements are 1Ghz 32-bit(x86) or 64-bit (圆4) processor, 1GB ram and a DirectX 9 compatible GPU with a minimum of 128 MB video RAM installed with a suitable video driver. To have Windows Aero in your desktop your system should meet the hardware requirements for it to be enabled. The Aero provides the user with a better and an interactive look a very suitable to work upon. Without Aero in a system having Windows 7 is just having any other normal OS. The glassy transparent effect and many other visual effects introduced in Windows 7 is just impossible without Aero. Windows Aero is a striking feature in windows 7 that greatly enhances the graphical effects in windows 7 such as Aero Peek.