After doing an update of windows vista Theme is mucked up!

I recently installed an update for my laptop (acer aspire) and the theme of windows vista was classic. Im a computer wiz and cannot find any solution. Ive looked for a theme aero screen refreshes 'PLEASE WAIT' and nothing other that my wallpaper has changed. Now its very annoying and need help ASAP!

Hi CorrieGreen, I suggest you from the link to run the steps troubleshoot windows aero. http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-Windows-Aero

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