Aero Glass

Aero Glass is a cool tool for Windows users who miss the stylish looks from Vista and Windows 7. When Microsoft launched Windows 8, they switched things up with the Metro design, which didn’t really keep that neat transparency vibe we loved. Sure, you get a tiny bit of transparency in the taskbar, but that's about it. Windows 8, 8.1, and even 10 dropped many of those cool Aero effects.

What Does Aero Glass Do?

That’s where Aero Glass comes in! This nifty app is here to bring back those awesome aesthetics that we adored in earlier versions. With Aero Glass, you can make your windows transparent so you can see what’s behind them. It also adds that lovely blur effect that gives a soft touch to your desktop.

How Does It Work?

Aero Glass smoothly fits into the Desktop Windows Manager without messing with any system parts. It uses the Direct3D device to create those stunning effects and colors right on your screen. You can easily tweak the transparency and base colors through the Windows Colorization Control Panel. Want full window transparency? You got it! Just be careful; if there’s something distracting behind your active window, it might make reading text tricky.

Getting Started with Aero Glass

The software isn’t an official part of Windows, so it needs to set up some registry values to work its magic properly. But don’t worry! The installer makes this process super easy for you. Plus, Aero Glass is designed to use minimal system resources since it doesn’t run any background services.

The Look You’ll Love!

You’re going to love how Aero looks on Windows 8, 8.1, and 10! Just keep in mind; installing it does require a bit of tech know-how. There are three different versions available for download at Softpas, depending on which version of Windows you're using.