Optional Features

Aero7 Optional Features

Open Start > Turn Aero7 features on or off, or use Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Turn Aero7 features on or off. These are real package and service controls, not cosmetic check boxes.

Feature	Purpose and behavior
Aero7 Desktop Core	Required desktop session, shell, Control Panel and File Explorer. It cannot be removed.
Programs Center Beta	Optional graphical software manager. It is not installed by default. Both Beta 2 ISO variants retain its checksum-verified package locally, so it can be enabled offline and removed independently.
Parental Controls	Installs malcontent for application restrictions on managed accounts; sign out after enabling it.
Backup and Restore	Installs Déjà Dup for scheduled personal-file backups and restores. Archives and settings are retained on removal.
System Recovery	Installs Snapper and Btrfs Assistant for snapshots; available only on Btrfs roots. Snapshots are retained on removal.
Advanced Accessibility Services	Installs Orca, Speech Dispatcher and eSpeak NG for screen reading and spoken feedback; sign out after enabling it.
Speech Recognition	Unavailable until Aero7 has a supported voice-control and dictation backend. Speech synthesis is not presented as recognition.
Sync Center	Installs Syncthing and its user service for trusted folder synchronization. Synced data and settings are retained.
Aero7 Defender	Installs ClamAV and its signature-update service for on-demand malware scanning. Signature data is retained.
Windows CardSpace	Hidden and unavailable because the historical Microsoft technology was discontinued and has no safe Aero7 equivalent.
Remote Desktop Connections	Installs the FreeRDP client. It does not enable incoming remote access.
File and Printer Sharing	Installs Samba and enables SMB services. No shares are created automatically; existing configuration is retained.
Mobile Broadband and Modem Support	Installs and enables ModemManager. It reports hardware not present when no compatible modem is detected.
Color Management	Installs colord for ICC profiles and color-corrected workflows; sign out after enabling it. Profiles are retained.

Checked means installed. Unchecked means available but absent. A partial state can be repaired by selecting the feature. Hardware-dependent and unavailable entries explain their limitation. Aero7 asks for administrator approval before making changes and never restarts automatically.